PHONE National Annenberg Election Survey 2008 Phone Edition (NAES08-Phone) Codebook
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General explanatory notes: About NAES08-Phone Using the survey documentation and data Survey content overview Methodology
Variable catalog: Variable directory Detailed variable listing 0 — Case and interview ID A — General perceptions of candidates and political figures C — Current issues — opinions and perceptions E — Media — exposure and opinions F — Campaign discourse — exposure and opinions K — Political participation M — Orientation to politics N — Perceptions of candidates' electoral chances R — Voting behavior and attitudes S — Social group perceptions W — Demographics
Questionnaires: National Rolling Cross-Section Post-Election Reinterview
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NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 5 6 NAES08-Phone About NAES08-Phone
The National Annenberg Election Survey 2008 Phone Edition (NAES08-Phone) is a large-scale telephone public opinion survey designed to track the dynamics of political attitudes, perceptions, and behavior over the 2008 US primary and general presidential election campaigns. It is a continuation of the NAES survey series that includes the 2004 and 2000 US presidential elections.
NAES08-Phone consists of interviews with 57,967 respondents covering a range of topics about the presidential campaign and politics generally, including candidates and political figures, current policy issues, media use, campaign discourse, political participation, and voting behavior. Detailed demographic information was collected, and a section of questions about social groups focused on perceptions of race and gender in US society. The survey was updated regularly to stay current with the campaign, and questions were added, revised, and discontinued as developments warranted.
The main NAES08-Phone study, the National Rolling Cross-Section (RCS), consists of 30- minute telephone interviews conducted daily from December 2007 through the day before Election Day. During peak campaign periods, up to 300 interviews were completed daily, and weeks or individual days of data can be aggregated for cross-sectional analysis, or used sequentially for time-series analysis. A rolling cross-section methodology was used to randomly distribute daily interviews over the survey period.
In addition, 3,737 randomly selected National RCS respondents interviewed during the 13 weeks before the general election were recontacted immediately after Election Day to complete a second survey. The Post-Election Reinterview combined with the respondents' initial interviews for the National RCS forms a pre-post panel around Election Day.
The National Annenberg Election Survey is a project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, which designed and managed the NAES08-Phone survey. Sampling and interviewing were conducted under the direction of APPC by Abt SRBI of New York.
NAES08-Phone is a companion to the National Annenberg Election Survey 2008 Online Edition (NAES08-Online), an Internet-based survey that was conducted during an overlapping field period and asked many of the same or comparable questions. NAES08-Online documentation and data are available on a separate website accessible via the main APPC website.
APPC provides the NAES surveys as a service to scholars and professionals. We ask that published analysis of the NAES credit the National Annenberg Election Survey of The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Further reading:
Romer, D., et al. Capturing Campaign Dynamics, 2000 and 2004: The National Annenberg Election Survey. University of Pennsylvania: 2006.
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 7 About NAES08-Phone Using the survey documentation and data
NAES08-Phone studies
NAES08-Phone consists of two studies:
National Rolling Cross-Section (RCS): Telephone interviews with a rolling cross- section of 57,967 randomly selected US adults; interviews were conducted daily starting December 17, 2007, through November 3, 2008, the day before the 2008 presidential election
Post-Election Reinterview: Telephone reinterviews with 3,737 adults initially interviewed for the National RCS; reinterviews were conducted November 5 – 10, 2008, immediately after the 2008 presidential election
Variable catalog and data files
Variable catalog
The NAES08-Phone variable catalog lists all of the variables measured for the survey.
Variable catalog sections: The variable catalog includes two main sections:
The variable directory provides the names and titles of variables and the studies and interviewing dates for which variables were measured. The variable directory links to the detailed variable listing, which provides full information about variables, including question wording, response and other value options, filters, and sample splits.
Subject categories: The variable catalog is grouped and ordered by subject categories. The order of variables in the catalog does not necessarily reflect the order in which questions were asked in interviews (see below).
Data files
The NAES08-Phone data files are provided in multiple configurations. Both SPSS (.sav) and plain text tab-delimited formats (.txt) are provided.
In the data files, each case/row represents a unique respondent, and each column corresponds with a variable for a particular study. Data columns are named based on the variables and studies they represent (see below).
8 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Using the survey documentation and data Survey conventions
Variable schedules
Some variables were measured for all studies and interviewing dates, while others were measured for subsets of studies and/or interviewing dates.
The variable catalog indicates the schedule for each variable, as in the following example:
AAp01 Favorability of Palin Nat RCS R
8/29/08 – 11/3/08
The variable schedule is shown graphically. Schedule information for the National RCS is shown first (Nat RCS), followed by schedule information for the Election Reinterview (R). A dark bar indicates that the variable was measured for the full study; light bars indicate that the variable was measured for a subset of interviewing dates. The absence of a bar indicates that the variable was not measured. For the National RCS, the size and position of schedule bars approximate the proportion of the RCS field period for which the variable was measured.
Question wording
The detailed variable listing provides the wording of questions asked on the survey.
Variation by interviewing date: The wording of some questions changed as the survey was in progress:
Revised questions: Substantive revisions in question wording are represented as separate variables (example: variable RCb04).
Adjusted questions: Some questions were adjusted as campaign periods or events passed. These adjustments are indicated in the question text, with the dates of adjustment specified in braces (example: KA01).
Response and other value options
The detailed variable listing enumerates the response and other value options recorded for each variable.
Response options read to the respondent: Any response options read to the respondent are included as part of the question text.
In some cases, additional response options were accepted if volunteered; these options are enumerated in the value option list but not included in the question text (example: variable CDb01). In other cases, no response options were read to the respondent, and this is reflected in the question text (example: EB03).
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 9 Using the survey documentation and data Whenever meaningful, response options were read in random order (see below).
Multiple-answer questions: Some variables represent questions that can have multiple answers. This is indicated in the detailed variable listing by "multiple answers accepted" (example: FAb29).
Verbatim answers: In some cases, respondents' verbatim answers were recorded. The detailed variable listing identifies variables with verbatim answers (example: MA01).
Filters and sample splits
Filters: Some variables have filters, meaning they were measured only for respondents who answered questions in particular ways or met other non-random criteria such as residency in a particular state. The detailed variable listing identifies variables with filters and describes the filter criteria (example: variable KB02).
Sample splits: Some variables have sample splits and were limited to random sub-samples of respondents. The detailed variable listing identifies variables with sample splits, and indicates the size and definition of the sub-sample (example: CBa04).
Variation by interviewing date: The detailed variable listing indicates filters and sample splits that changed as the survey was in progress (example: ABo05) and/or were not in effect for the full interviewing schedule (example: SC01).
Representation of variables in the data files
A single variable in the variable catalog may have multiple corresponding data columns in the data files:
Multi-study variables: If a variable was measured for multiple studies, each study's data are provided in separate columns. Data columns are named based on the name of the corresponding variable in the variable catalog, plus a suffix that indicates the study: _c — National Rolling Cross-Section _r — Post-Election Reinterview
Variable RKEY, which uniquely identifies respondents across studies, has no suffix.
Variable format:
Single coded data: Each variable that is a single-answer question or records an observation is represented in the data files by a single numeric-code data column for each study that the variable was measured (example: variable AAp01).
Multi-part coded data: Variables that are multiple-answer questions are represented in the data files by a separate numeric-code data column for each possible answer for each study. The detailed variable listing enumerates the names of the data columns corresponding with each answer, and the numeric codes used to indicate if each answer was or was not specified (example: variable FAb29).
10 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Using the survey documentation and data Verbatim data: Verbatim answers are recorded in alphanumeric data columns. The detailed variable listing indicates the numeric codes in the main variable data columns that correspond with verbatim answers (example: MA01). Some multiple-answer questions have verbatim data (example: KG03).
Null values: If a variable was not measured for a respondent because of scheduling or a filter, the corresponding numeric data column or columns have null (SPSS system-missing) values.
Questionnaires and question order
The questionnaires provide the interviewing scripts read to respondents. Questions are numbered sequentially, which indicates the order in which they were asked (not including any randomization; see below).
Tree-format questions: In some cases, questions with similar wording were asked in a tree format. Tree-format questions are indicated in the questionnaire with tree lines. The common wording is provided at the top of the tree, and branching lines identify wording specific to each question (example: questions Q11_c – Q14_c).
Order randomization: Whenever meaningful, the following question randomizations were applied in an effort to reduce order bias:
Adjacent similar questions, including tree-format questions, were read in random order (example: question groups Q134_c – Q136_c and Q137_c – Q141_c were randomized, and questions within the groups were randomized). Categorical response options read to the respondent — including names of candidates and political figures, issue position options, and methods of political participation — were presented in random order (example: variable CCa03). The direction in which qualitative (but not quantitative) rating scales were presented was randomized (example: variable MA04).
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 11 Using the survey documentation and data Survey content overview
Following is an overview of the NAES08-Phone survey content, including variable subject categories and summaries of key lines of questioning. See the variable catalog for the full list of variables.
Variable subject categories
NAES08-Phone variables are grouped and ordered by subject categories. The grid below provides an overview of subject categories and sub-categories.
The same subject category scheme is used for NAES08-Online, although variable names do not match across the phone and online editions. The category scheme generally corresponds with that used for the NAES04 and NAES00.
Category letters Category title Notes on content
0 Case and interview ID Respondent/interview ID, interview date and time, random assignment to sample splits
A General perceptions of Candidate favorability, candidates and political conservative – liberal figures orientation, character and leadership traits, job approval; grids of key questions below
AA Republican candidates
AAg Rudy Giuliani
AAh Mike Huckabee
AAm John McCain
AAp Sarah Palin
AAr Mitt Romney
AAt Fred Thompson
AAu Ron Paul
AB Democratic candidates
ABb Joe Biden
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ABc Hillary Clinton
ABe John Edwards
ABo Barack Obama
AC Independent candidates
ACb Bob Barr
ACn Ralph Nader
AD Candidates overall
AE Incumbent federal officials
AF Other political figures
C Current issues — opinions Respondent's own opinions on and perceptions issues, perceptions of candidates on the issues; grids of key questions below
CA Current issues in general
CB Economic issues
CBa Economy overall
CBb Taxes Taxes in general, Bush tax cuts, targeted tax cuts, estate tax elimination, abolishing IRS
CBc Trade
CBd Financial crisis In general, fall bailout, home foreclosures
CC Health and social welfare issues
CCa Health care In general, insurance mandates, insurance credits, taxing employer benefits
CCb Social insurance Social Security and Medicare
CCc Education School vouchers
CD Foreign affairs
CDa Foreign affairs in general Fitness to be commander-in- chief, approach to diplomacy
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CDb Iraq War effort overall, decision to go to war, troop surge
CDc Homeland security / Iran, Guantanamo closing terrorism
CDd Immigration Overall approach, driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
CE Social issues
CEa Abortion
CEb Stem cell research
CEc Gay rights
CEd Other
CF Energy and environment
CFa Energy Gas tax suspension, ban on coastal oil drilling
CFb Environment Overall approach, cap and trade
CG Other issues Senate ethics reform
E Media — exposure and Grid of key questions below opinions
EB Television
EC Radio
ED Newspapers
EE Online media
EF Opinions of media
F Campaign discourse — exposure and opinions
FA Debates
FAa Primary debates Exposure to specific primary debates
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FAb General election debates Exposure to presidential and vice presidential debates, assessments of candidates' performance; grid of key questions below
FB Conventions Exposure to specific speeches and news coverage; grid of key questions below
FBa Republican convention
FBb Democratic convention
FC Political advertising
FD Other campaign/political discourse
K Political participation Grids of key questions below
KA Interest in the campaign
KB Political discussion
KC Contact by campaigns Contacted by campaign, method and frequency of contact by campaign
KD Contribution to campaigns Contributed to candidate, method of contributing to candidate, frequency and amount of contribution
KE Work for campaigns Worked for candidate, method of working for candidate
KF Other support for campaigns Attended political meeting, showed campaign sign
KG Online/social media use for Visited campaign website, political activities viewed online campaign video, forwarded online campaign information, discussed politics online, read or commented on political blog, contacted by campaign to email others
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M Orientation to politics
MA Party identification and ideology
MB Political confidence and efficacy
MC General political knowledge
N Perceptions of candidates' electoral chances
NA Primary election
NAa Likely primary outcomes
NAb Primary endorsements
NAc Actual primary outcomes
NB General election
NBa Likely general election outcomes
NBb General election endorsements
R Voting behavior and attitudes Grid of key questions below about voting in the primary and general presidential elections
RA Voter registration
RB Primary election
RBa Intended primary vote
RBb Actual primary vote
RC General election
RCa Intended general election vote
RCb Actual general election vote
RCc Congressional elections
RD Prior elections
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S Social group perceptions
SA Perceptions of racial favoritism
SB Comparative perceptions of racial groups
SC Influence of social factors on elections
W Demographics
WA Sex, age, education, and income
WB Employment
WC Race/ethnicity and citizenship
WD Religion
WE Military service
WF Household characteristics
WFa Household/family composition
WFb Residency and dwelling type
WFc Geographic location
WG Internet access and telephone lines
WH Other demographics
WHa Language
WHb Sexual orientation
WHc Gun ownership
WHd Health insurance
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 17 Survey content overview Summary of key questions — candidates and political figures
Republican candidates
Mike John McCain Sarah Palin Mitt Romney Huckabee Favorability AAh01 AAm01 AAp01 AAr01 AAm02 AAm03 Conservative – liberal AAh02 AAm04 AAp02 AAr02 Strong leader AAh03 AAm05 AAr03 Trustworthy AAh04 AAm06 AAr04 Has experience to be AAh05 AAm07 AAr05 president Has judgment to be AAh06 AAm08 AAr06 president Ready to be president AAh07 AAm09 AAp03 AAr07 Says what believes AAh08 AAm10 AAr08 Patriotic AAm11 Shares my values AAm12 Ready to be commander- AAm13 in-chief Erratic AAm14 Too old/young AAm15 AAm16
Republican candidates, continued
Rudy Fred Ron Paul Giuliani Thompson Favorability AAg01 AAt01 AAu01 Conservative – liberal AAg02 AAt02 Strong leader AAg03 Trustworthy AAg04 Has experience to be AAg05 president Has judgment to be AAg06 president
18 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Democratic candidates
Joe Biden Hillary John Barack Clinton Edwards Obama Favorability ABb01 ABc01 ABe01 ABo01 ABc02 ABo02 ABo03 Conservative – liberal ABb02 ABc03 ABe02 ABo04 Strong leader ABc04 ABe03 ABo05 Trustworthy ABc05 ABe04 ABo06 Has experience to be ABc06 ABe05 ABo07 president Has judgment to be ABc07 ABe06 ABo08 president Ready to be president ABb03 ABc08 ABo09 Says what believes ABc09 ABo10 Patriotic ABc10 ABo11 Shares my values ABc11 ABo12 Ready to be commander- ABc12 ABo13 in-chief Too old/young ABo14 ABo15
Independent candidates
Bob Barr Ralph Nader Favorability ACb01 ACn01
Incumbent federal officials
President Congress Bush Favorability AE01 Job approval AE02 AE03
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 19 Survey content overview Other political figures
Rush Michael Bill Clinton Limbaugh Bloomberg Favorability AF01 AF02 AF03
Summary of key questions — current issues
Questions about current issues included measures of: The respondent's own opinions on issues Perceptions of the Republican primary candidates on issues Perceptions of the Democratic primary candidates on issues Perceptions of the candidates overall on issues
Economic issues
Own opinion Republican Democratic Candidates candidates candidates overall Economy overall CBa01 CBa03 CBa02 CBa04 Taxes: Taxes in general CBb01 CBb02 CBb03 Bush tax cuts CBb04 CBb06 CBb08 CBb05 CBb07 Targeted tax cuts CBb09 CBb10 CBb11 CBb12 Estate tax elimination CBb13 Abolishing IRS CBb14 CBb15 CBb16 Trade CBc01 CBc02 Financial crisis: In general CBd01 Fall bailout CBd03 CBd04 Home foreclosures CBd05
20 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Health and social welfare issues
Own opinion Republican Democratic Candidates candidates candidates overall Health care: In general CCa01 CCa03 CCa02 Insurance mandates CCa04 CCa05 Insurance credits CCa06 CCa07 CCa08 CCa09 Taxing employer CCa10 benefits Social insurance: Social Security and CCb01 Medicare Education: School vouchers CCc01 CCc02
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 21 Survey content overview Foreign affairs
Own opinion Republican Democratic Candidates candidates candidates overall Foreign affairs in general: Fitness to be CDa01 CDa02 CDa03 commander-in-chief CDa04 Approach to diplomacy CDa05 CDa06 CDa07 CDa08 CDa09 Iraq: War effort overall CDb01 CDb06 CDb02 CDb03 CDb04 CDb05 Decision to go to war CDb07 CDb09 CDb08 Troop surge CDb10 CDb11 CDb13 CDb12 CDb14 Homeland security / terrorism: Iran CDc01 CDc02 Guantanamo closing CDc03 Immigration: Overall approach CDd01 CDd06 CDd02 CDd07 CDd03 CDd08 CDd04 Driver's licenses for CDd09 CDd10 CDd11 illegal immigrants
22 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Social issues
Own opinion Republican Democratic Candidates candidates candidates overall Abortion CEa01 CEd01 CEa03 CEd02 Stem cell research CEb01 CEb02 Gay rights CEc01 CEd01 CEc02 CEd02
Energy and environment
Own opinion Republican Democratic Candidates candidates candidates overall Energy: Gas tax suspension CFa01 CFa06 CFa02 CFa07 CFa03 CFa08 CFa04 CFa05 Ban on coastal oil CFa09 CFa11 drilling CFa10 Environment: Overall approach CFb01 Cap and trade CFb02
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 23 Survey content overview Summary of key questions — media exposure and opinions
Television Talk radio Newspapers Online Exposure in general EB01 EE01 EB07 EB08 Exposure for campaign information in past week: Days viewed / listened EB02 EC01 ED01 EE02 to Programs/outlets used EB03 EC02 ED02 EE03 EB04 EC03 ED03 EE04 EB05 EC04 ED04 EE05 EB06
Summary of key questions — debates
9/26 10/2 vice 10/7 10/15 Debates presidential presidential presidential presidential overall debate debate debate debate Watched / aware of FAb01 FAb08 FAb15 FAb22 FAb29 debate FAb06 FAb13 FAb20 FAb27 FAb30 Network watched on FAb02 FAb09 FAb16 FAb23 Candidate who did best FAb03 FAb10 FAb17 FAb24 FAb07 FAb14 FAb21 FAb28 Republican did as FAb04 FAb11 FAb18 FAb25 expected Democrat did as FAb05 FAb12 FAb19 FAb26 expected
24 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Summary of key questions — conventions
Republican Democratic convention convention Know when convention FBa01 FBb01 being held Watched specific FBa02 FBb02 speeches FBa03 FBb03 FBa04 FBb04 FBa05 FBb05 FBb06 Watched news coverage FBa06 FBb07
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 25 Survey content overview Summary of key questions — political participation
Questions about political participation varied by interviewing date. In general: Through the beginning of June, respondents were asked about political activities in the past week. During the second half of June, a random half of respondents was asked about political activities in the past week, while the other random half was asked about political activities during the campaign so far. During July, respondents were asked about political activities retrospectively during the primary election campaign. From early August through Election Day, respondents were asked again about political activities in the past week. In the Post-Election Reinterview, respondents were asked about political activities retrospectively during the general election campaign.
Contact by campaigns
Past week Past week Campaign so Primary General (1) (2) far election election Contacted by campaign KC01 KC02 KC04 KC06 KC03 KC05 Method and frequency of KC07 KC08 KC10 contact by campaign KC09 KC11 KC12 KC13 KC14 KC15 KC16 KC17 KC18 KC19
26 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Contribution to campaigns
Past week Past week Campaign so Primary General (1) (2) far election election Contributed to candidate KD01 KD02 KD04 KD05 KD07 KD03 KD06 KD08 Method of contributing KD09 KD10 KD11 KD12 KD13 to candidate Frequency and amount KD14 of contribution KD15 KD16 KD17
Work for campaigns
Past week Past week Campaign so Primary General (1) (2) far election election Worked for candidate KE01 KE02 KE04 KE05 KE07 KE03 KE06 KE08 Method of working for KE09 KE10 KE11 KE12 KE13 candidate
Other support for campaigns
Past week Past week Campaign so Primary General (1) (2) far election election Attended political KF01 KF03 KF04 KF06 meeting KF02 KF05 Showed campaign sign KF07 KF09 KF10 KF12 KF08 KF11
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 27 Survey content overview Online/social media use for political activities
Past week Past week Campaign so Primary General (1) (2) far election election Visited campaign KG01 KG02 KG04 KG05 KG07 website KG03 KG06 Viewed online campaign KG08 KG09 KG10 KG11 video Forwarded online KG12 KG13 KG14 KG15 KG17 campaign information KG16 Discussed politics online KG18 KG19 KG20 KG21 Read or commented on KG22 KG23 KG24 political blog Contacted by campaign KG25 to email others KG26 KG27 KG28 KG29 KG30
28 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Survey content overview Summary of key questions — voting behavior
Primary election: Intended vote: Republican candidate would vote for today RBa01 Democratic candidate would vote for today RBa02 Actual vote: Voted RBb02 Republican candidate voted for RBb03 Democratic candidate voted for RBb04 General election: Intended vote: Plan to vote RCa01 RCa02 Would vote today for McCain or Obama/Clinton ( – 3/27) RCa03 RCa04 Would vote today for McCain, Obama/Clinton, or Nader (3/28 RCa05 – 6/23) RCa06 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, or Barr (6/24 – RCa07 9/25) Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, Barr, or RCa08 McKinney (9/26 – ) Early voting RCa15 RCa16 RCa17 RCa18 Actual vote: Voted RCb01 RCb02 Voted for McCain, Obama, Nader, or Barr (9/18 – 9/25) RCb03 Voted for McCain, Obama, Nader, Barr, or McKinney (9/26 – ) RCb04 Early voting RCb02 RCb07 RCb08 RCb09
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 29 Survey content overview Methodology
National Rolling Cross-Section
Sample description
Sample size and composition: 57,967 randomly selected US adults
Interviewing dates: Daily, December 17, 2007 – November 3, 2008
Sampling procedures
Respondents were sampled for the National Rolling Cross-Section using the following random-digit dialing and respondent selection procedures:
Random telephone number generation: A list of 10-digit US telephone numbers was randomly generated, inclusive of the 48 continental states and Washington, DC:
The first eight digits of phone numbers were randomly generated proportional to estimates of the percentage of household phones beginning with those digits. The last two digits were generated entirely at random. Known cell phone numbers were excluded.
Household identification: Interviewers called the random phone list to identify numbers that were households. When interviewers determined that a number was not a household or was out of service, the number was removed from the study.
Selection of respondents within households: Upon reaching a household, interviewers asked to speak with an adult age 18 or older, and then asked this person how many adults lived in the household. One adult per household was selected as a survey respondent:
If there was one adult in the household, he or she was selected as the survey respondent. If there were two adults, interviewers asked at random for either the younger or older adult. If there were three adults, interviewers asked at random for the youngest, middle, or oldest adult. If there were four adults, interviewers asked randomly for either the adult who most recently celebrated a birthday or the adult with the next birthday. If there were no adults age 18 or older, the household was ineligible and removed from the study.
30 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Methodology Phone procedures
Interviewers called sampled phone numbers multiple times to identify households, select respondents, and complete interviews. The following phone procedures were used:
Calling schedule: Randomly generated phone numbers were added to the study in daily batches. Each phone number was called up to a maximum of 18 total calls over 14 days from the date of addition to the study:
If a number resulted in no answer, a busy signal, or the call being forwarded to an answering machine, the number was scheduled to be called again no later than the next day. If households asked to be called back, interviewers accommodated requests to call at specific times, or called back within the next few days if no time was specified. Most calls were made on weekday evenings and weekends. When possible, at least one attempt was made to each phone number during a weekday morning or afternoon. After a number was called 18 times over 14 days, no additional calls were made to that number.
Refusals and breakoffs: If a household refused to participate in the survey, or started and broke off an interview, interviewers called back to try to elicit participation:
If a household refused during the first week of calling to the number, generally the callback was made a few days later. If a household refused during the second week of calling to the number, generally the callback was made the next day. If a respondent started and broke off an interview, he or she was called back to restart and complete the interview. Generally, callbacks to complete partial interviews were initiated within one day of the breakoff.
Interview language: Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish at the respondent's preference. Variable WHa01 indicates the interview language.
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 31 Methodology Daily interviewing volume
The number of National Rolling Cross-Section interviews completed per day varied from 40 to 313, depending on the campaign period. The highest interviewing volumes were allocated for the primary and general election periods:
Month Interviews Daily Daily Daily completed minimum average maximum December 2007 2,115 67 176 258 January 2008 7,142 185 238 313 February 2008 7,219 197 249 291 March 2008 5,457 109 182 284 April 2008 4,478 119 149 194 May 2008 4,530 125 146 170 June 2008 2,443 40 81 163 July 2008 1,617 44 54 81 August 2008 7,098 98 229 308 September 2008 7,785 183 260 301 October 2008 7,320 204 244 281 November 2008 763 226 254 276
Holidays / days without interviews: National RCS interviews were conducted daily, with the following exceptions:
December 24 and 25, 2007, Christmas holiday December 31, 2007, and January 1, 2008, New Year's holiday March 23, 2008, Easter July 4, 2008, Independence Day October 7, 2008 — due to a field house technical problem, no interviews were completed this day
32 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Methodology Response rate
Call outcomes: The following table shows the total telephone numbers called for the National Rolling Cross-Section, and the final outcome of calling each:
Total telephone numbers called: 729,945 Final outcome: A. Eligible households 254,382 A1. Completed interviews 57,967 A2. Households that started and broke off interviews 9,500 A3. Households that did not begin interviews 186,915 A3a. Refused to participate 43,195 A3b. Unavailable when called (*) 143,720 B. Ineligible households (**) 536 C. Non-household or out-of-service numbers 424,536 D. Numbers of unknown status (***) 50,491
* Unavailable when called includes temporarily unavailable, away from home for duration of study, and language barrier (language other than English or Spanish). ** Ineligible households are those with no adult 18 or older. *** Numbers of unknown status are those that resulted in no answer or busy signal all attempts. An unknown percentage of these numbers are non-household or out-of-service numbers.
Response rate calculation: Response rate is the ratio of completed interviews to total households called:
A conservative approach is to assume that the total number of households includes both those of known eligibility (A, table above) and those of unknown status (D). Using this method, the response rate for the National Rolling Cross-Section is 19% [A1 / (A + D)]. A less conservative approach is to include only households of known eligibility. Using this method, the response rate is 23% (A1 / A).
Post-Election Reinterview
Sample description
Sample size and composition: 3,737 US adults initially interviewed for the National Rolling Cross-Section during the 13 weeks before the general election
Interviewing dates: November 5 – 10, 2008
NAES08-Phone General explanatory notes 33 Methodology Sampling procedures
The Post-Election Reinterview consists of second interviews with respondents initially interviewed for the National Rolling Cross-Section during the period August 8 through November 3, 2008.
A total of 21,698 respondents were interviewed for the National RCS during this period, of which 78% consented at the end of the interview to being recontacted for a second interview.
Of these 78% of National RCS respondents who consented to a second interview, 6,990 were randomly selected for the Post-Election Reinterview.
Phone procedures
Calling schedule: The goal was to complete as many reinterviews as possible in the days immediately following the election. Interviewers called sampled respondents daily to re- establish contact and complete reinterviews.
Respondent matching: At the end of the National RCS interview, respondents indicated their first names. At the start of the reinterview, interviewers confirmed they were speaking to the same respondent by asking for him or her by name, and confirming that gender and age (within one year) matched with the data collected for the National RCS interview.
Interview language: Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish at the respondent's preference. Variable WHa01 indicates the interview language.
Response rate
Reinterviews were completed with 3,737 of 6,990 respondents called for the Post-Election Reinterview, a 53% recontact rate. The overall response rate is the product of the recontact rate and the percentage of National RCS respondents who consented to being recontacted (78%), which is 41%.
34 General explanatory notes NAES08-Phone Methodology Variable catalog
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 35 36 NAES08-Phone Variable directory
0 — Case and interview ID
RKEY Respondent key Nat RCS R
All dates
INT Interviewing component Nat RCS R
All dates
DATE Interview date Nat RCS R
All dates
TIME Interview time Nat RCS R
All dates
FA Random assignment to sample split A1 or A2 Nat RCS R
All dates
FB Random assignment to sample split B1, B2, or Nat RCS B3 All dates
FC Random assignment to sample split C1, C2, C3, Nat RCS or C4 All dates
A — General perceptions of candidates and political figures
AA — Republican candidates
AAg — Rudy Giuliani
AAg01 Favorability of Giuliani Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 37 Variable directory AAg02 Giuliani is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
AAg03 Giuliani is strong leader Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
AAg04 Giuliani is trustworthy Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
AAg05 Giuliani has experience to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
AAg06 Giuliani has judgment to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
AAh — Mike Huckabee
AAh01 Favorability of Huckabee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh02 Huckabee is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh03 Huckabee is strong leader Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh04 Huckabee is trustworthy Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh05 Huckabee has experience to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh06 Huckabee has judgment to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
AAh07 Huckabee is ready to be president Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 3/4/08
AAh08 Huckabee says what he believes Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 3/4/08
38 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory AAm — John McCain
AAm01 Favorability of McCain Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm02 Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of Nat RCS survey, position #1) 5/23/08 – 5/29/08
AAm03 Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of Nat RCS survey, position #2) 6/9/08 – 7/1/08
AAm04 McCain is conservative – liberal Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm05 McCain is strong leader Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm06 McCain is trustworthy Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm07 McCain has experience to be president Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm08 McCain has judgment to be president Nat RCS R
All dates
AAm09 McCain is ready to be president Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08
AAm10 McCain says what he believes Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/24/08
AAm11 McCain is patriotic Nat RCS R
4/10/08 – 11/3/08
AAm12 McCain shares my values Nat RCS R
4/17/08 – 11/3/08
AAm13 McCain is ready to be commander-in-chief Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 39 Variable directory AAm14 McCain is erratic Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
AAm15 McCain's age Nat RCS
3/4/08 – 4/9/08
AAm16 McCain is too old to be president Nat RCS R
3/4/08 – 11/3/08
AAm17 Heard stories challenging McCain's integrity Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 2/27/08
AAm18 Where heard stories challenging McCain's Nat RCS integrity 2/21/08 – 2/27/08
AAm19 Read New York Times report alleging Nat RCS inappropriate McCain relationship 2/21/08 – 2/27/08
AAm20 Believe New York Times report alleging Nat RCS inappropriate McCain relationship 2/21/08 – 2/27/08
AAm21 Electing McCain would be like re-electing Bush Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
AAp — Sarah Palin
AAp01 Favorability of Palin Nat RCS R
8/29/08 – 11/3/08
AAp02 Palin is conservative – liberal Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
AAp03 Palin is ready to be president Nat RCS R
8/31/08 – 11/3/08
AAr — Mitt Romney
AAr01 Favorability of Romney Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
40 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory AAr02 Romney is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
AAr03 Romney is strong leader Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
AAr04 Romney is trustworthy Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
AAr05 Romney has experience to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
AAr06 Romney has judgment to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
AAr07 Romney is ready to be president Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/6/08
AAr08 Romney says what he believes Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/6/08
AAt — Fred Thompson
AAt01 Favorability of Thompson Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/21/08
AAt02 Thompson is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
1/17/08 – 1/21/08
AAu — Ron Paul
AAu01 Favorability of Ron Paul Nat RCS
1/3/08 – 1/10/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 41 Variable directory AB — Democratic candidates
ABb — Joe Biden
ABb01 Favorability of Biden Nat RCS R
8/23/08 – 11/3/08
ABb02 Biden is conservative – liberal Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
ABb03 Biden is ready to be president Nat RCS R
8/31/08 – 11/3/08
ABc — Hillary Clinton
ABc01 Favorability of Clinton Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
ABc02 Favorability of Clinton (re-asked at end of Nat RCS survey) 5/23/08 – 5/29/08
ABc03 Clinton is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
ABc04 Clinton is strong leader Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
ABc05 Clinton is trustworthy Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
ABc06 Clinton has experience to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
ABc07 Clinton has judgment to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
ABc08 Clinton is ready to be president Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08
42 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory ABc09 Clinton says what she believes Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/8/08
ABc10 Clinton is patriotic Nat RCS
4/10/08 – 6/8/08
ABc11 Clinton shares my values Nat RCS
4/17/08 – 6/8/08
ABc12 Clinton is ready to be commander-in-chief Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 6/8/08
ABe — John Edwards
ABe01 Favorability of Edwards Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABe02 Edwards is conservative – liberal Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABe03 Edwards is strong leader Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABe04 Edwards is trustworthy Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABe05 Edwards has experience to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABe06 Edwards has judgment to be president Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
ABo — Barack Obama
ABo01 Favorability of Obama Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo02 Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of Nat RCS survey, position #1) 5/23/08 – 5/29/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 43 Variable directory ABo03 Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of Nat RCS survey, position #2) 6/9/08 – 7/1/08
ABo04 Obama is conservative – liberal Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo05 Obama is strong leader Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo06 Obama is trustworthy Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo07 Obama has experience to be president Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo08 Obama has judgment to be president Nat RCS R
All dates
ABo09 Obama is ready to be president Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08
ABo10 Obama says what he believes Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/24/08
ABo11 Obama is patriotic Nat RCS R
4/10/08 – 11/3/08
ABo12 Obama shares my values Nat RCS R
4/17/08 – 11/3/08
ABo13 Obama is ready to be commander-in-chief Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
ABo14 Obama's age Nat RCS
3/4/08 – 4/9/08
ABo15 Obama is too young to be president Nat RCS R
3/4/08 – 11/3/08
44 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory AC — Independent candidates
ACb — Bob Barr
ACb01 Favorability of Barr Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 8/25/08
ACn — Ralph Nader
ACn01 Favorability of Nader Nat RCS
2/25/08 – 8/25/08
AD — Candidates overall
AD01 Candidate who is Hispanic Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/9/08
AD01a Don't know prompt for AD01 Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/9/08
AD02 Candidate who is a Mormon Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
AD02a Don't know prompt for AD02 Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
AD03 Candidate who is former mayor Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
AD03a Don't know prompt for AD03 Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
AE — Incumbent federal officials
AE01 Favorability of Bush Nat RCS R
All dates
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 45 Variable directory AE02 Bush job approval Nat RCS
All dates
AE03 Congress job approval Nat RCS
All dates
AF — Other political figures
AF01 Favorability of Rush Limbaugh Nat RCS R
All dates
AF02 Favorability of Michael Bloomberg Nat RCS
1/2/08 – 1/10/08
AF03 Favorability of Bill Clinton Nat RCS
1/24/08 – 10/6/08
C — Current issues — opinions and perceptions
CA — Current issues in general
CA01 Most important problem Nat RCS
All dates
CA02 Country going in right or wrong direction Nat RCS R
9/3/08 – 11/3/08
CA03 Children in US will be better or worse off Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
46 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CB — Economic issues
CBa — Economy overall
CBa01 Country economic conditions were better or Nat RCS R worse one year ago All dates
CBa02 Personal economic situation was better or Nat RCS R worse one year ago All dates
CBa03 Candidate who would better handle economy Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 11/3/08
CBa04 Obama's economic plans are socialist Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
CBb — Taxes
CBb01 Taxes should be cut or increased Nat RCS R
All dates
CBb02 Taxes will go up or down if McCain is president Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
CBb03 Taxes will go up or down if Obama is president Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
CBb04 Republican candidate who opposed some of Nat RCS Bush tax cuts (wording #1) 1/14/08 – 1/27/08, 1/30/08 – 2/6/08
CBb04a Don't know prompt for CBb04 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/27/08, 1/30/08 – 2/6/08
CBb05 Republican candidate who opposed some of Nat RCS Bush tax cuts (wording #2) 2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CBb05a Don't know prompt for CBb05 Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 47 Variable directory CBb06 Democratic candidate who would eliminate Nat RCS some Bush tax cuts (wording #1) 1/14/08 – 1/29/08
CBb06a Don't know prompt for CBb06 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
CBb07 Democratic candidate who would eliminate Nat RCS some Bush tax cuts (wording #2) 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
CBb07a Don't know prompt for CBb07 Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
CBb08 Candidate who would eliminate some Bush tax Nat RCS cuts 5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CBb08a Don't know prompt for CBb08 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CBb09 Democratic candidate who favors tax cuts for Nat RCS working families and seniors 2/26/08 – 5/22/08
CBb09a Don't know prompt for CBb09 Nat RCS
2/26/08 – 5/22/08
CBb10 Candidate who favors tax cuts for working Nat RCS families and seniors 5/23/08 – 9/2/08
CBb10a Don't know prompt for CBb10 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/2/08
CBb11 Candidate who would provide more middle Nat RCS class tax cuts 9/2/08 – 11/3/08
CBb11a Don't know prompt for CBb11 Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
CBb12 Candidate whose tax plan provides check to Nat RCS people who don't pay taxes 10/15/08, 10/20/08 – 11/3/08
48 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CBb12a Don't know prompt for CBb12 Nat RCS
10/15/08, 10/20/08 – 11/3/08
CBb13 Candidate who favors eliminating estate tax Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
CBb13a Don't know prompt for CBb13 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
CBb14 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS Nat RCS (wording #1) 1/14/08 – 1/24/08
CBb14a Don't know prompt for CBb14 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08
CBb15 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS Nat RCS (wording #2) 1/31/08 – 2/6/08
CBb15a Don't know prompt for CBb15 Nat RCS
1/31/08 – 2/6/08
CBb16 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS Nat RCS (wording #3) 2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CBb16a Don't know prompt for CBb16 Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CBc — Trade
CBc01 Favor free trade agreements Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
CBc02 Candidate more likely to favor trade agreements Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 11/3/08
CBc02a Don't know prompt for CBc02 Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 11/3/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 49 Variable directory CBd — Financial crisis
CBd01 Scared or concerned by financial crisis Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
CBd02 Party more responsible for financial crisis Nat RCS
9/23/08 – 11/3/08
CBd03 Favor proposed financial bailout plan Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
CBd04 Favor passed financial bailout law Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
CBd05 Democratic candidate who would freeze home Nat RCS foreclosures and mortgage rates 2/5/08 – 5/22/08
CBd05a Don't know prompt for CBd05 Nat RCS
2/5/08 – 5/22/08
CC — Health and social welfare issues
CCa — Health care
CCa01 Favor government health insurance or current Nat RCS private system 12/17/07 – 6/8/08
CCa02 Increase competition or regulation in health Nat RCS R care industry 5/30/08 – 9/23/08, 9/26/08 – 11/3/08
CCa03 Candidate who would better handle health care Nat RCS reform 10/8/08 – 11/3/08
CCa04 Democratic candidate whose health plan Nat RCS mandates everyone have insurance 1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
CCa04a Don't know prompt for CCa04 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
50 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CCa05 Candidate whose health plan mandates children Nat RCS have insurance 5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CCa05a Don't know prompt for CCa05 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CCa06 Candidate who would provide individuals/ Nat RCS families money to buy health insurance 4/30/08 – 5/18/08 (wording #1)
CCa06a Don't know prompt for CCa06 Nat RCS
4/30/08 – 5/18/08
CCa07 Candidate who would provide individuals/ Nat RCS families money to buy health insurance 5/19/08 – 5/22/08 (wording #2)
CCa07a Don't know prompt for CCa07 Nat RCS
5/19/08 – 5/22/08
CCa08 Candidate who would provide individuals/ Nat RCS families money to buy health insurance 5/23/08 – 9/23/08, 10/2/08 – 10/5/08 (wording #3)
CCa08a Don't know prompt for CCa08 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/23/08, 10/2/08 – 10/5/08
CCa09 Candidate who would provide individuals/ Nat RCS families money to buy health insurance 10/6/08 – 11/3/08 (wording #4)
CCa09a Don't know prompt for CCa09 Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
CCa10 Candidate who proposes taxing employer Nat RCS health benefits 10/6/08 – 11/3/08
CCa10a Don't know prompt for CCa10 Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 51 Variable directory CCb — Social insurance
CCb01 Candidate who would better handle Social Nat RCS Security and Medicare 10/8/08 – 11/3/08
CCc — Education
CCc01 Favor school vouchers Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
CCc02 Candidate who favors school vouchers Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
CCc02a Don't know prompt for CCc02 Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
CD — Foreign affairs
CDa — Foreign affairs in general
CDa01 Republican candidate who would be best Nat RCS commander-in-chief 1/11/08 – 3/4/08
CDa02 Democratic candidate who would be best Nat RCS commander-in-chief 1/11/08 – 5/29/08
CDa03 Candidate who would be best commander-in- Nat RCS chief (question position #1) 3/21/08 – 4/9/08
CDa04 Candidate who would be best commander-in- Nat RCS chief (question position #2) 4/10/08 – 5/29/08
CDa05 Favor negotiating with enemy nations Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
CDa06 Candidate more likely to negotiate with enemy Nat RCS nations 5/30/08 – 8/30/08
52 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CDa06a Don't know prompt for CDa06 Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 8/30/08
CDa07 McCain would move too quickly on military Nat RCS action or spend too much time on diplomacy 10/6/08 – 11/3/08
CDa08 Obama would move too quickly on military Nat RCS action or spend too much time on diplomacy 10/6/08 – 11/3/08
CDa09 Obama will move too quickly on military action R or spend too much time on diplomacy
CDb — Iraq
CDb01 US should withdraw or keep troops in Iraq Nat RCS R
All dates
CDb02 Iraq worth going to war Nat RCS R
All dates
CDb03 Leaving Iraq would increase or decrease Nat RCS terrorism risk All dates
CDb04 US will succeed at goals in Iraq Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08, 9/4/08 – 11/3/08
CDb05 Iraq war has made US safer Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
CDb06 Candidate who would better handle Iraq war Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 11/3/08
CDb07 Democratic candidate who opposed Iraq war Nat RCS (wording #1) 1/14/08 – 1/29/08
CDb07a Don't know prompt for CDb07 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
CDb08 Democratic candidate who opposed Iraq war Nat RCS (wording #2) 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 53 Variable directory CDb08a Don't know prompt for CDb08 Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
CDb09 Candidate who opposed Iraq war Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CDb09a Don't know prompt for CDb09 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CDb10 Iraq surge is making situation better or worse Nat RCS
12/28/07 – 4/9/08
CDb11 Republican candidate who first advocated Iraq Nat RCS surge (wording #1) 1/14/08 – 2/6/08
CDb11a Don't know prompt for CDb11 Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 2/6/08
CDb12 Republican candidate who first advocated Iraq Nat RCS surge (wording #2) 2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CDb12a Don't know prompt for CDb12 Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CDb13 Candidate who first advocated Iraq surge Nat RCS (wording #1) 5/23/08 – 8/30/08
CDb13a Don't know prompt for CDb13 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
CDb14 Candidate who first advocated Iraq surge Nat RCS (wording #2) 9/2/08 – 11/3/08
CDb14a Don't know prompt for CDb14 Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
CDc — Homeland security / terrorism
CDc01 Iran threat requires military action Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 5/29/08
54 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CDc02 Democratic candidate who called for Iranian Nat RCS military unit to be designated a terrorist 12/17/07 – 5/22/08 organization
CDc03 Candidate who favors closing Guantanamo Bay Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CDc03a Don't know prompt for CDc03 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CDd — Immigration
CDd01 Favor path to citizenship for those in US Nat RCS R illegally (wording #1) All dates
CDd02 Favor path to citizenship for those in US Nat RCS illegally (wording #2) 2/8/08 – 3/2/08
CDd03 Favor path to citizenship for those in US Nat RCS illegally (wording #3) 2/8/08 – 3/2/08
CDd04 Favor building fence along Mexico border Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 9/10/08
CDd05 Candidate who supported Bush immigration Nat RCS proposal 12/17/07 – 1/10/08
CDd06 Republican candidate who would secure Nat RCS borders then allow some illegal immigrants to 1/30/08 – 2/5/08 become citizens (wording #1)
CDd06a Don't know prompt for CDd06 Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
CDd07 Republican candidate who would secure Nat RCS borders then allow some illegal immigrants to 2/6/08 become citizens (wording #2)
CDd07a Don't know prompt for CDd07 Nat RCS
2/6/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 55 Variable directory CDd08 Republican candidate who would secure Nat RCS borders then allow some illegal immigrants to 2/7/08 – 3/4/08 become citizens (wording #3)
CDd08a Don't know prompt for CDd08 Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
CDd09 Favor driver's licenses for illegal immigrants Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
CDd10 Democratic candidate who favors driver's Nat RCS licenses for illegal immigrants 2/4/08 – 5/22/08
CDd10a Don't know prompt for CDd10 Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 5/22/08
CDd11 Candidate who favors driver's licenses for Nat RCS illegal immigrants 5/23/08 – 9/3/08
CDd11a Don't know prompt for CDd11 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/3/08
CE — Social issues
CEa — Abortion
CEa01 Abortion should be available or restricted Nat RCS R
All dates
CEa02 Candidate who favors overturning Roe v. Wade Nat RCS (question position #1) 12/17/07 – 2/10/08
CEa03 Candidate who favors overturning Roe v. Wade Nat RCS (question position #2) 5/23/08 – 11/3/08
CEa03a Don't know prompt for CEa03 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
56 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CEa04 Candidate who supports constitutional Nat RCS amendment banning abortion 12/17/07 – 1/10/08
CEb — Stem cell research
CEb01 Favor federal stem cell research funding Nat RCS R
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
CEb02 Candidate who favors federal stem cell research Nat RCS funding 10/3/08 – 11/3/08
CEb02a Don't know prompt for CEb02 Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
CEc — Gay rights
CEc01 Favor same-sex marriage or civil unions Nat RCS R
12/17/07 – 8/28/08, 9/4/08 – 9/23/08
CEc02 Favor constitutional amendment allowing only Nat RCS man-woman marriage 2/8/08 – 5/29/08
CEd — Other
CEd01 Republican candidate who favors constitutional Nat RCS amendments against abortion and same-sex 1/22/08 – 1/29/08 marriage (wording #1)
CEd01a Don't know prompt for CEd01 Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/29/08
CEd02 Republican candidate who favors constitutional Nat RCS amendments against abortion and same-sex 2/11/08 – 3/4/08 marriage (wording #2)
CEd02a Don't know prompt for CEd02 Nat RCS
2/11/08 – 3/4/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 57 Variable directory CF — Energy and environment
CFa — Energy
CFa01 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect Nat RCS gas prices 5/5/08 – 5/29/08
CFa02 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect Nat RCS amount of driving 5/5/08 – 5/29/08
CFa03 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect Nat RCS price of food 5/5/08 – 5/29/08
CFa04 Suspending gas tax is good or bad idea Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 7/31/08
CFa05 Favor suspending gas tax for summer Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 8/26/08
CFa06 McCain favors suspending gas tax for summer Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
CFa06a Don't know prompt for CFa06 Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
CFa07 Clinton favors suspending gas tax for summer Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 6/8/08
CFa07a Don't know prompt for CFa07 Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 6/8/08
CFa08 Obama favors suspending gas tax for summer Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
CFa08a Don't know prompt for CFa08 Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
CFa09 Favor lifting ban on coastal oil drilling Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/23/08
58 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory CFa10 Lifting ban on coastal oil drilling would affect Nat RCS gas prices 8/1/08 – 9/3/08
CFa11 Candidate who favors lifting ban on coastal oil Nat RCS drilling 6/24/08 – 9/23/08
CFa11a Don't know prompt for CFa11 Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/23/08
CFb — Environment
CFb01 Protecting environment or growing economy Nat RCS R should be more important 6/2/08 – 11/3/08
CFb02 Candidate who favors cap and trade Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/22/08
CFb02a Don't know prompt for CFb02 Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/22/08
CG — Other issues
CG01 Democratic candidate who did most to pass Nat RCS Senate ethics reform 1/22/08 – 5/22/08
CG01a Don't know prompt for CG01 Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 5/22/08
E — Media — exposure and opinions
EB — Television
EB01 Hours watched TV last night Nat RCS
All dates
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 59 Variable directory EB02 Days watched TV information about campaign Nat RCS in past week All dates
EB03 TV program watched most for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EB04 Candidate favored by TV program watched Nat RCS most in past week All dates
EB05 Frequency of switching from TV program Nat RCS watched most for campaign information All dates
EB06 Other TV programs watched for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EB07 Watch Daily Show or Saturday Night Live Nat RCS R
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
EB08 Days watched late-night TV comedy in past Nat RCS week 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
EB09 Watched Charlie Gibson interview with Palin Nat RCS
9/12/08 – 9/16/08
EC — Radio
EC01 Days listened to talk radio for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EC02 Talk radio host/program listened to most for Nat RCS campaign information in past week All dates
EC03 Candidate favored by talk radio host/program Nat RCS listened to most in past week All dates
EC04 Other talk radio hosts/programs listened to for Nat RCS campaign information in past week All dates
60 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory ED — Newspapers
ED01 Days read newspaper for campaign information Nat RCS in past week All dates
ED02 Newspaper read most for campaign information Nat RCS in past week All dates
ED03 Candidate favored by newspaper read most in Nat RCS past week All dates
ED04 Other newspapers read for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EE — Online media
EE01 Frequency of Internet use Nat RCS R
7/2/08 – 11/3/08
EE02 Days saw online information about campaign in Nat RCS past week All dates
EE03 Online site visited most for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EE04 Candidate favored by online site visited most in Nat RCS past week All dates
EE05 Other online sites visited for campaign Nat RCS information in past week All dates
EF — Opinions of media
EF01 Believability of New York Times Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 61 Variable directory EF02 Believability of Wall Street Journal Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
EF03 Believability of Fox News Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
EF04 Believability of CNN Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
EF05 Believability of MSNBC Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
EF06 Believability of broadcast TV news Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
F — Campaign discourse — exposure and opinions
FA — Debates
FAa — Primary debates
FAa01 Watched 1/5 ABC Democratic debate Nat RCS
1/7/08 – 1/9/08
FAa02 Watched 1/5 ABC Republican debate or 1/6 Fox Nat RCS Republican debate 1/7/08 – 1/9/08
FAa03 Watched commentary following 1/6 Fox Nat RCS Republican debate 1/7/08 – 1/9/08
FAa04 Candidate who made strongest case in 1/6 Fox Nat RCS Republican debate 1/7/08 – 1/9/08
FAa05 Watched 1/21 CNN Democratic debate Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/28/08
62 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory FAa06 Watched 1/30 CNN Republican debate Nat RCS
1/31/08 – 2/5/08
FAa07 Watched 1/31 CNN Democratic debate Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/5/08
FAa08 Watched 2/21 CNN Democratic debate Nat RCS
2/22/08 – 2/26/08
FAa09 Watched 2/26 MSNBC Democratic debate Nat RCS
2/27/08 – 3/3/08
FAa10 Watched 4/16 ABC Democratic debate Nat RCS
4/17/08 – 4/23/08
FAb — General election debates
FAb01 Watched 9/26 presidential debate Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/21/08
FAb02 Network on which watched 9/26 presidential Nat RCS debate 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb03 McCain or Obama did best in 9/26 presidential Nat RCS debate 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb04 McCain did as expected in 9/26 presidential Nat RCS debate 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb05 Obama did as expected in 9/26 presidential Nat RCS debate 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb06 Aware of 9/26 presidential debate (did not Nat RCS watch) 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb07 McCain or Obama did best in 9/26 presidential Nat RCS debate (did not watch) 9/27/08 – 10/2/08
FAb08 Watched vice presidential debate Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/21/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 63 Variable directory FAb09 Network on which watched vice presidential Nat RCS debate 10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb10 Palin or Biden did best in vice presidential Nat RCS debate 10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb11 Palin did as expected in vice presidential debate Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb12 Biden did as expected in vice presidential Nat RCS debate 10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb13 Aware of vice presidential debate (did not Nat RCS watch) 10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb14 Palin or Biden did best in vice presidential Nat RCS debate (did not watch) 10/3/08 – 10/6/08
FAb15 Watched 10/7 presidential debate Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/21/08
FAb16 Network on which watched 10/7 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
FAb17 McCain or Obama did best in 10/7 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
FAb18 McCain did as expected in 10/7 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
FAb19 Obama did as expected in 10/7 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
FAb20 Aware of 10/7 presidential debate (did not Nat RCS watch) 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
FAb21 McCain or Obama did best in 10/7 presidential Nat RCS debate (did not watch) 10/8/08 – 10/15/08
64 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory FAb22 Watched 10/15 presidential debate Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb23 Network on which watched 10/15 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb24 McCain or Obama did best in 10/15 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb25 McCain did as expected in 10/15 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb26 Obama did as expected in 10/15 presidential Nat RCS debate 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb27 Aware of 10/15 presidential debate (did not Nat RCS watch) 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb28 McCain or Obama did best in 10/15 presidential Nat RCS debate (did not watch) 10/16/08 – 10/21/08
FAb29 General election debates watched Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
FAb30 Watched any general election debates R
FB — Conventions
FBa — Republican convention
FBa01 Know when Republican convention is being Nat RCS held 9/2/08 – 9/10/08
FBa02 Watched Thompson's convention speech Nat RCS
9/3/08 – 9/8/08
FBa03 Watched Joe Lieberman's convention speech Nat RCS
9/3/08 – 9/8/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 65 Variable directory FBa04 Watched Palin's convention speech Nat RCS
9/4/08 – 9/9/08
FBa05 Watched McCain's convention speech Nat RCS
9/5/08 – 9/10/08
FBa06 Watched news coverage of Republican Nat RCS convention 9/2/08 – 9/9/08
FBb — Democratic convention
FBb01 Know when Democratic convention is being Nat RCS held 8/25/08 – 9/4/08
FBb02 Watched Michelle Obama's convention speech Nat RCS
8/26/08 – 8/31/08
FBb03 Watched Hillary Clinton's convention speech Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 9/1/08
FBb04 Watched Bill Clinton's convention speech Nat RCS
8/28/08 – 9/2/08
FBb05 Watched Biden's convention speech Nat RCS
8/28/08 – 8/31/08
FBb06 Watched Barack Obama's convention speech Nat RCS
8/29/08 – 9/3/08
FBb07 Watched news coverage of Democratic Nat RCS convention 8/25/08 – 8/31/08
FC — Political advertising
FC01 Saw any candidate ads in past week Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 5/29/08
66 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory FC02 Watched 30-minute Obama ad Nat RCS
10/30/08 – 11/3/08
FD — Other campaign/political discourse
FD01 Watched 1/28 State of the Union speech Nat RCS
1/29/08 – 2/3/08
FD02 Watched 8/17 Rick Warren candidate event Nat RCS
8/18/08 – 8/22/08
FD03 Candidates watched during 8/17 Rick Warren Nat RCS event 8/18/08 – 8/22/08
FD04 Learned Obama chosen Biden as running mate Nat RCS
8/23/08 – 8/25/08
FD05 Method of learning that Obama chose Biden as Nat RCS running mate 8/23/08 – 8/25/08
FD06 Method of learning from media that Obama Nat RCS chose Biden as running mate 8/23/08 – 8/25/08
FD07 Watched 9/11 Service Nation summit Nat RCS
9/12/08 – 9/16/08
FD08 Candidates watched during 9/11 Service Nation Nat RCS Summit 9/12/08 – 9/16/08
FD09 Watched 9/24 Bush speech on economy Nat RCS
9/25/08 – 9/30/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 67 Variable directory K — Political participation
KA — Interest in the campaign
KA01 How closely following 2008 campaign Nat RCS R
All dates
KB — Political discussion
KB01 Days discussed politics in past week Nat RCS
All dates
KB02 Disagreement when discussed politics in past Nat RCS week 3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 8/27/08
KB03 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 7/1/08
KB04 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (2, Nat RCS wording #1) 8/8/08 – 11/3/08
KB05 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (2, Nat RCS wording #2) 8/8/08 – 8/10/08
KB06 Tried to influence other's vote during campaign Nat RCS so far 6/9/08 – 7/1/08
KB07 Tried to influence other's vote during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KB08 Tried to influence other's vote during general R election
KB09 Method of influencing other's vote in past week Nat RCS (1) 2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KB10 Method of influencing other's vote in past week Nat RCS (2) 8/8/08 – 11/3/08
68 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory KB11 Method of influencing other's vote during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KB12 Method of influencing other's vote during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KB13 Method of influencing other's vote during R general election
KB14 Anyone known personally tried to influence Nat RCS vote in past week 6/9/08 – 6/23/08, 7/2/08 – 9/25/08, 10/8/08 – 11/3/08
KB15 Anyone known personally tried to influence R vote during general election
KB16 Closest relation supports same candidate Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
KB17 Ever tried to influence vote of closest relation Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
KB18 Closest relation ever tried to influence vote Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
KB19 Anyone other than closest relation tried to Nat RCS influence vote in past week 5/30/08 – 6/8/08
KC — Contact by campaigns
KC01 Contacted by campaign in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 8/7/08
KC02 Contacted by campaign in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KC03 Campaign contacted by in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 69 Variable directory KC04 Contacted by campaign during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC05 Campaign contacted by during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC06 Contacted by McCain or Obama campaign R during general election
KC07 Method of contact by campaign in past week Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08
KC08 Method of contact by McCain campaign in past Nat RCS week 8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KC09 Method of contact by Obama campaign in past Nat RCS week 8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KC10 Method of contact by Clinton campaign during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC11 Method of contact by Obama campaign during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC12 Frequency of phone contact by Clinton Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC13 Frequency of in-person contact by Clinton Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC14 Frequency of mail contact by Clinton campaign Nat RCS during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC15 Frequency of online contact by Clinton Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC16 Frequency of phone contact by Obama Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
70 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory KC17 Frequency of in-person contact by Obama Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC18 Frequency of mail contact by Obama campaign Nat RCS during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KC19 Frequency of online contact by Obama Nat RCS campaign during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KD — Contribution to campaigns
KD01 Contributed to candidate in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KD02 Contributed to candidate in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
KD03 Candidate contributed to in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KD04 Contributed to candidate during campaign so Nat RCS far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KD05 Contributed to candidate during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KD06 Candidate contributed to during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KD07 Contributed to candidate during general R election
KD08 Candidate contributed to during general R election
KD09 Method of contributing to candidate in past Nat RCS week (1) 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 71 Variable directory KD10 Method of contributing to candidate in past Nat RCS week (2) 10/2/08 – 10/6/08
KD11 Method of contributing to candidate during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KD12 Method of contributing to candidate during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KD13 Method of contributing to candidate during R general election
KD14 Frequency of contributing to Clinton during Nat RCS primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KD15 Amount contributed to Clinton during primary Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KD16 Frequency of contributing to Obama during Nat RCS primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KD17 Amount contributed to Obama during primary Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KE — Work for campaigns
KE01 Worked for candidate in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KE02 Worked for candidate in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
KE03 Candidate worked for in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KE04 Worked for candidate during campaign so far Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
72 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory KE05 Worked for candidate during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KE06 Candidate worked for during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KE07 Worked for candidate during general election R
KE08 Candidate worked for during general election R
KE09 Method of working for candidate in past week Nat RCS (1) 2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KE10 Method of working for candidate in past week Nat RCS (2) 8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KE11 Method of working for candidate during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KE12 Method of working for candidate during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KE13 Method of working for candidate during general R election
KF — Other support for campaigns
KF01 Attended political meeting in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
KF02 Candidate attended meeting for in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KF03 Attended political meeting during campaign so Nat RCS far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KF04 Attended political meeting during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 73 Variable directory KF05 Candidate attended meeting for during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KF06 Attended political meeting during general R election
KF07 Showed campaign sign in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
KF08 Candidate showed sign for in past week Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KF09 Showed campaign sign during campaign so far Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KF10 Showed campaign sign during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KF11 Candidate showed sign for during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KF12 Showed campaign sign during general election R
KG — Online/social media use for political activities
KG01 Visited campaign website in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG02 Visited campaign website in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
KG03 Campaign website visited in past week Nat RCS
10/2/08 – 11/3/08
KG04 Visited campaign website during campaign so Nat RCS far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
74 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory KG05 Visited campaign website during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KG06 Campaign website visited during primary Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KG07 Visited campaign website during general R election
KG08 Viewed online campaign video in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 8/7/08
KG09 Viewed online campaign video in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
KG10 Viewed online campaign video during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 8/7/08
KG11 Viewed online campaign video during general R election
KG12 Forwarded online campaign information in past Nat RCS week (1) 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG13 Forwarded online campaign information in past Nat RCS week (2) 8/8/08 – 11/3/08
KG14 Forwarded online campaign information during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG15 Forwarded online campaign information during Nat RCS primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KG16 Frequency of forwarding online campaign Nat RCS information during primary 7/2/08 – 8/4/08
KG17 Forwarded online campaign information during R general election
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 75 Variable directory KG18 Discussed politics online in past week (1) Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG19 Discussed politics online in past week (2) Nat RCS
8/11/08 – 11/3/08
KG20 Discussed politics online during campaign so Nat RCS far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG21 Discussed politics online during general R election
KG22 Read or commented on political blog in past Nat RCS week (1) 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG23 Read or commented on political blog in past Nat RCS week (2) 8/8/08 – 10/6/08
KG24 Read or commented on political blog during Nat RCS campaign so far 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
KG25 Contacted by Clinton campaign to email others Nat RCS during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KG26 Contacted others as result of Clinton emails Nat RCS during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KG27 Number of people contacted as result of Clinton Nat RCS emails during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KG28 Contacted by Obama campaign to email others Nat RCS during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KG29 Contacted others as result of Obama emails Nat RCS during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
KG30 Number of people contacted as result of Obama Nat RCS emails during primary 7/8/08 – 8/4/08
76 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory M — Orientation to politics
MA — Party identification and ideology
MA01 Party ID Nat RCS R
All dates
MA02 Party ID strength Nat RCS R
All dates
MA03 Party lean Nat RCS R
All dates
MA04 Conservative – liberal Nat RCS R
All dates
MB — Political confidence and efficacy
MB01 Trust federal government Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
MB02 Sometimes politics too complicated Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
MB03 People like me have no say over government Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
MC — General political knowledge
MC01 Who determines if law is constitutional Nat RCS
All dates
MC01a Don't know prompt for MC01 Nat RCS
All dates
MC02 Majority required to override presidential veto Nat RCS
All dates
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 77 Variable directory MC02a Don't know prompt for MC02 Nat RCS
All dates
MC03 Party with most members in Congress Nat RCS
All dates
MC03a Don't know prompt for MC03 Nat RCS
All dates
MC04 How Supreme Court justices are chosen Nat RCS
5/12/08 – 11/3/08
MC04a Don't know prompt for MC04 Nat RCS
5/12/08 – 11/3/08
N — Perceptions of candidates' electoral chances
NA — Primary election
NAa — Likely primary outcomes
NAa01 Chance Giuliani will be Republican nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
NAa02 Chance Huckabee will be Republican nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
NAa03 Chance McCain will be Republican nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
NAa04 Chance Romney will be Republican nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
NAa05 Chance Thompson will be Republican nominee Nat RCS
1/17/08 – 1/21/08
78 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory NAa06 Chance Clinton will be Democratic nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
NAa07 Chance Edwards will be Democratic nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
NAa08 Chance Obama will be Democratic nominee Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
NAb — Primary endorsements
NAb01 Endorsement of major IA/NH/MA papers for Nat RCS Republican nomination 12/17/07 – 1/6/08
NAb02 Joe Lieberman endorsement for Republican Nat RCS nomination 12/17/07 – 1/6/08
NAb03 National Right to Life endorsement for Nat RCS Republican nomination 1/11/08 – 1/21/08
NAb04 National Right to Life endorsement of Nat RCS Thompson for Republican nomination affects 1/11/08 – 1/21/08 vote
NAb05 New York Times endorsement for Republican Nat RCS nomination 1/25/08 – 2/18/08
NAb06 New York Times endorsement of McCain for Nat RCS Republican nomination affects vote 1/25/08 – 2/18/08
NAb07 James Dobson endorsement for Republican Nat RCS nomination 2/8/08 – 2/18/08
NAb08 James Dobson endorsement of Huckabee for Nat RCS Republican nomination affects vote 2/8/08 – 2/18/08
NAb09 Oprah Winfrey endorsement for Democratic Nat RCS nomination 12/17/07 – 1/6/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 79 Variable directory NAb10 New York Times endorsement for Democratic Nat RCS nomination 1/25/08 – 2/5/08
NAb11 New York Times endorsement of Clinton for Nat RCS Democratic nomination affects vote 1/25/08 – 2/5/08
NAb12 Edward Kennedy endorsement for Democratic Nat RCS nomination 1/28/08 – 2/6/08
NAb13 Edward Kennedy endorsement of Obama for Nat RCS Democratic nomination affects vote 1/28/08 – 2/6/08
NAb14 United Farm Workers endorsement for Nat RCS Democratic nomination 2/4/08 – 2/11/08
NAb15 United Farm Workers endorsement of Clinton Nat RCS for Democratic nomination affects vote 2/4/08 – 2/11/08
NAb16 MoveOn.Org endorsement for Democratic Nat RCS nomination 2/4/08 – 2/11/08
NAb17 MoveOn.Org endorsement of Obama for Nat RCS Democratic nomination affects vote 2/4/08 – 2/11/08
NAb18 Bill Richardson endorsement for Democratic Nat RCS nomination 3/24/08 – 4/2/08
NAb19 Bill Richardson endorsement of Obama for Nat RCS Democratic nomination affects vote 3/24/08 – 4/2/08
NAc — Actual primary outcomes
NAc01 Republican winner of Iowa caucus Nat RCS
1/4/08 – 1/8/08
NAc02 Democratic winner of Iowa caucus Nat RCS
1/4/08 – 1/8/08
NAc03 Republican winner of New Hampshire primary Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 1/15/08
80 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory NAc04 Democratic winner of New Hampshire primary Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 1/21/08
NAc05 Republican winner of Michigan primary Nat RCS
1/16/08 – 1/21/08
NAc06 Democratic winner of Nevada caucuses Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/27/08
NAc07 Republican winner of South Carolina primary Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/29/08
NAc08 Democratic winner of South Carolina primary Nat RCS
1/28/08 – 1/29/08
NAc09 Republican winner of Florida primary Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
NAc10 Democratic winner of Florida primary Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
NAc11 Republican winner on Super Tuesday Nat RCS
2/6/08 – 2/12/08
NAc12 Republican candidate with most delegates for Nat RCS nomination 2/13/08 – 3/4/08
NAc13 Democratic candidate with most delegates for Nat RCS nomination 2/13/08 – 5/29/08
NB — General election
NBa — Likely general election outcomes
NBa01 Chance Giuliani will beat Democrat Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
NBa02 Chance Huckabee will beat Democrat Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 81 Variable directory NBa03 Chance McCain will beat Democrat Nat RCS
All dates
NBa04 Chance Romney will beat Democrat Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
NBa05 Chance Clinton will beat Republican Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
NBa06 Chance Edwards will beat Republican Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
NBa07 Chance Obama will beat Republican Nat RCS
All dates
NBb — General election endorsements
NBb01 Colin Powell endorsement for president Nat RCS
10/19/08 – 10/23/08
NBb02 Colin Powell endorsement of Obama for Nat RCS president affects vote 10/19/08 – 10/23/08
R — Voting behavior and attitudes
RA — Voter registration
RA01 Registered to vote at time of interview Nat RCS
3/17/08 – 11/3/08
RA02 Registered to vote on Election Day (asked R before vote choice question)
RA03 Registered to vote on Election Day (asked after R vote choice question)
82 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory RB — Primary election
RBa — Intended primary vote
RBa01 Candidate would vote for today in Republican Nat RCS primary 12/17/07 – 3/4/08
RBa02 Candidate would vote for today in Democratic Nat RCS primary 12/17/07 – 6/8/08
RBb — Actual primary vote
RBb01 Primary election status Nat RCS
All dates
RBb02 Voted in primary election Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
RBb03 Candidate voted for in Republican primary Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
RBb04 Candidate voted for in Democratic primary Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
RC — General election
RCa — Intended general election vote
RCa01 Plan to vote in general election Nat RCS
6/26/08 – 8/27/08
RCa02 Chance of voting in general election Nat RCS
6/26/08 – 8/27/08
RCa03 Would vote today for McCain or Obama Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/27/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 83 Variable directory RCa04 Would vote today for McCain or Clinton Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/27/08
RCa05 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, or Nader Nat RCS
3/28/08 – 6/23/08
RCa06 Would vote today for McCain, Clinton, or Nader Nat RCS
3/28/08 – 6/8/08
RCa07 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, or Nat RCS Barr 6/24/08 – 9/25/08
RCa08 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, Nat RCS Barr, or McKinney 9/26/08 – 11/3/08
RCa09 Definitely will vote for McCain Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
RCa10 Definitely will vote for Obama Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
RCa11 Definitely will vote for Nader Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 8/27/08
RCa12 Definitely will vote for Barr Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 8/27/08
RCa13 Supporting McCain or against Obama Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
RCa14 Supporting Obama or against McCain Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
RCa15 Plan to early vote in general election Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCa16 Received early ballot for general election Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
84 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory RCa17 Planned method of early voting in general Nat RCS election 9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCa18 Planned date of early voting in general election Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCa19 Personal qualities or issue positions more Nat RCS R important to vote choice 9/11/08 – 10/5/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
RCb — Actual general election vote
RCb01 Voted in general election (asked post-election) R
RCb02 Early voted in general election Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCb03 Candidate voted for in general election Nat RCS (wording #1) 9/18/08 – 9/25/08
RCb04 Candidate voted for in general election Nat RCS R (wording #2) 9/26/08 – 11/3/08
RCb05 Voted for McCain or against Obama Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
RCb06 Voted for Obama or against McCain Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
RCb07 Method of early voting in general election Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCb08 Date of early voting in general election (asked Nat RCS pre-election) 9/18/08 – 11/3/08
RCb09 Date of early voting in general election (asked R post-election)
RCb10 Would change early general election vote R
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 85 Variable directory RCb11 How would change early general election vote R
RCb12 When made up mind about general election R vote
RCb13 McCain's choice of Palin affected vote R
RCb14 Obama's choice of Biden affected vote R
RCb15 Ever thought would vote for Obama R
RCb16 Ever thought would vote for McCain R
RCb17 First time voting in general election R
RCb18 Obama will keep campaign promises in office R
RCc — Congressional elections
RCc01 Would vote for Republican or Democrat for US Nat RCS House in general election 6/26/08 – 11/3/08
RCc02 US House candidate voted for in general R election
RCc03 US Senate candidate voted for in general R election
RD — Prior elections
RD01 Candidate voted for in 2004 presidential election Nat RCS
All dates
RD02 Voted in 2006 congressional election Nat RCS
All dates
86 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory RD03 Candidate voted for in 2006 congressional Nat RCS election All dates
S — Social group perceptions
SA — Perceptions of racial favoritism
SA01 Black officials more likely to favor blacks for Nat RCS R government jobs 3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08
SA02 Black officials more likely to support Nat RCS R government spending for blacks 3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08
SA03 Black officials more likely to support policies Nat RCS that could cost whites jobs 3/21/08 – 5/18/08
SA04 Black officials more likely to give favors to black Nat RCS R community 3/21/08 – 5/18/08, 6/25/08 – 11/3/08
SA05 Good or bad if black officials favor blacks Nat RCS
3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 8/25/08
SA06 White officials more likely to favor whites for Nat RCS R government jobs 5/19/08 – 5/29/08, 9/9/08 – 11/3/08
SA07 White officials more likely to support Nat RCS R government spending for whites 5/19/08 – 5/29/08, 9/9/08 – 11/3/08
SA08 Good or bad if white officials favor whites Nat RCS
5/19/08 – 5/29/08
SB — Comparative perceptions of racial groups
SB01 Most blacks are trustworthy Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 87 Variable directory SB02 Most whites are trustworthy Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
SB03 Believe Mormons are Christians Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
SC — Influence of social factors on elections
SC01 US ready to elect black president Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
SC02 US ready to elect African American president Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 7/1/08
SC03 US ready to elect female president Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
SC04 Romney's religion affects vote Nat RCS
12/21/07 – 2/6/08
W — Demographics
WA — Sex, age, education, and income
WA01 Respondent's sex Nat RCS
All dates
WA02 Age Nat RCS
All dates
WA03 Education Nat RCS
All dates
WA04 Household income (wording #1) Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 9/28/08
88 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory WA05 Household income (wording #2) Nat RCS R
9/29/08 – 11/3/08
WA06 Reinterview filter for WA05 R
WA07 Have investments Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 11/3/08
WB — Employment
WB01 Employment status Nat RCS
All dates
WB02 Other unemployed adults in household Nat RCS
All dates
WB03 Line of work Nat RCS
All dates
WB04 Self-employment Nat RCS
All dates
WB05 Labor union household Nat RCS
All dates
WC — Race/ethnicity and citizenship
WC01 Of Hispanic descent Nat RCS
All dates
WC02 Hispanic origin Nat RCS
All dates
WC03 Race Nat RCS
All dates
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 89 Variable directory WC04 Born in US Nat RCS
All dates
WC05 US citizen Nat RCS
All dates
WC06 Years lived in US Nat RCS
All dates
WD — Religion
WD01 Attend religious services Nat RCS
All dates
WD02 Religious affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD03 Protestant or non-Catholic Christian affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD04 Other religious affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD05 Baptist church affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD06 Lutheran church affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD07 Methodist church affiliation Nat RCS
All dates
WD08 Evangelical Christian Nat RCS
7/7/08 – 11/3/08
90 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory WE — Military service
WE01 Military household Nat RCS
All dates
WF — Household characteristics
WFa — Household/family composition
WFa01 Adults in household Nat RCS
All dates
WFa02 Children in household Nat RCS
All dates
WFa03 Marital status Nat RCS
All dates
WFb — Residency and dwelling type
WFb01 Years at present address Nat RCS
All dates
WFb02 Home ownership Nat RCS R
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
WFb03 Reinterview filter for WFb02 R
WFc — Geographic location
WFc01 State of residency Nat RCS R
All dates
WFc02 Urbanity of residency Nat RCS
All dates
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 91 Variable directory WFc03 Live in metropolitan statistical area Nat RCS
All dates
WG — Internet access and telephone lines
WG01 Internet access Nat RCS
All dates
WG02 Non-cell phones in household Nat RCS
All dates
WG03 Cell phone different from landline Nat RCS
All dates
WH — Other demographics
WHa — Language
WHa01 Interview language Nat RCS R
All dates
WHb — Sexual orientation
WHb01 Sexual orientation Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 8/28/08
WHc — Gun ownership
WHc01 Gun ownership Nat RCS
All dates
WHc02 NRA membership Nat RCS
All dates
92 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Variable directory WHd — Health insurance
WHd01 Type of health insurance Nat RCS R
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
WHd02 Reinterview filter for WHd01 R
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 93 Variable directory 94 NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing
0 — Case and interview ID
RKEY Respondent key
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Respondent key is an eight-digit number uniquely identifying NAES08-Phone respondents across interviewing components.
Number: 10000000 – 19999999
INT Interviewing component
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
101 National Rolling Cross-Section (Nat RCS) 102 Post-Election Reinterview (Reint)
DATE Interview date
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Interview date is the date of interview completion, represented in the format yyyyMMdd, where yyyy is the four-digit year, MM is the two-digit month, and dd is the two-digit day of the month.
Number: 20071217 – 20081103, 20081105 – 20081110
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 95 Detailed variable listing – subject 0 TIME Interview time
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Interview time is the time of day that the interview started, represented in the 24-hour format hhmm (e.g., 1000 = 10 am; 1200 = noon; 2130 = 9:30 pm; 0000 = midnight). Interview time is recorded in the eastern time zone (e.g., if a respondent in the Pacific time zone completed an interview on January 2, 2008, starting at 9:01 pm local time, the interview date is 20080102, and the interview time is 0001 [12:01 am eastern]). The value 9999 indicates that the interview was conducted over multiple sessions.
Number: 0 – 2359
FA Random assignment to sample split A1 or A2
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
1 Sample split A1 2 Sample split A2
FB Random assignment to sample split B1, B2, or B3
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
1 Sample split B1 2 Sample split B2 3 Sample split B3
96 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject 0 FC Random assignment to sample split C1, C2, C3, or C4
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
1 Sample split C1 2 Sample split C2 3 Sample split C3 4 Sample split C4
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 97 Detailed variable listing – subject 0 A — General perceptions of candidates and political figures
AA — Republican candidates
AAg — Rudy Giuliani
AAg01 Favorability of Giuliani
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Rudy Giuliani?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
98 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAg02 Giuliani is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Rudy Giuliani: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAg03 Giuliani is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 99 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAg04 Giuliani is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAg05 Giuliani has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
100 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAg06 Giuliani has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAh — Mike Huckabee
AAh01 Favorability of Huckabee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Mike Huckabee?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 101 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAh02 Huckabee is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Mike Huckabee: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAh03 Huckabee is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
102 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAh04 Huckabee is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAh05 Huckabee has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 103 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAh06 Huckabee has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAh07 Huckabee is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
104 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAh08 Huckabee says what he believes
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm — John McCain
AAm01 Favorability of McCain
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also AAm02, AAm03, which were re-asked at the end of the survey.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 105 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm02 Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of survey, position #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 5/29/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also AAm03 for alternate question position; AAm01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.
AAm03 Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of survey, position #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 7/1/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also AAm02 for alternate question position; AAm01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.
106 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm04 McCain is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of John McCain: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm05 McCain is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized McCain in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {Nat 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 a Democrat} Reint : AAm01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 107 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm06 McCain is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized McCain in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {Nat 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 a Democrat} Reint : AAm01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm07 McCain has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized McCain in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {Nat 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 a Democrat} Reint : AAm01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
108 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm08 McCain has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized McCain in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {Nat 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 a Democrat} Reint : AAm01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm09 McCain is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08
Filter If recognized McCain in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {2/1/08 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 Democrat}
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 109 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm10 McCain says what he believes
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/24/08
Filter If recognized McCain in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = favorability question {2/1/08 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/24/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 Democrat}
Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm11 McCain is patriotic
Schedule Nat RCS R
4/10/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
110 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm12 McCain shares my values
Schedule Nat RCS R
4/17/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm13 McCain is ready to be commander-in-chief
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 111 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm14 McCain is erratic
Schedule Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "erratic" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
AAm15 McCain's age
Schedule Nat RCS
3/4/08 – 4/9/08
Just your best guess, how old is John McCain?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older 998 Don't know 999 No answer
112 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm16 McCain is too old to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
3/4/08 – 11/3/08
Do you feel John McCain is too old to be president, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm17 Heard stories challenging McCain's integrity
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 2/27/08
Have you heard or read any stories in the past week that challenged the integrity of John McCain?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 113 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm18 Where heard stories challenging McCain's integrity
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 2/27/08
Filter If heard stories challenging McCain's AAm17 = 1 integrity
Where did you hear or read this story?
1 Gave answer (verbatim answer in AAm18r1v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm19 Read New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 2/27/08
Have you heard or read about a New York Times report that states Senator John McCain had an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
114 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAm20 Believe New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 2/27/08
Filter If read New York Times report alleging AAm19 = 1 inappropriate McCain relationship
John McCain denies the New York Times report and accuses the paper of engaging in a smear campaign. The New York Times stands by its report. Who do you believe: The New York Times, Senator McCain, both, or neither?
1 New York Times 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAm21 Electing McCain would be like re-electing Bush
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
Which of the following two statements comes closer to your view: electing Senator John McCain for President would be like electing George W. Bush for a third term, or Senator McCain will have major differences with George W. Bush in a number of areas?
1 Electing McCain like electing Bush 2 McCain and Bush have major differences 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 115 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAp — Sarah Palin
AAp01 Favorability of Palin
Schedule Nat RCS R
8/29/08 – 11/3/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Sarah Palin?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAp02 Palin is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Palin in favorability question AAp01 = 0 – 10
Which of the following best describes the views of Sarah Palin: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
116 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAp03 Palin is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
8/31/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Palin in favorability question AAp01 = 0 – 10
On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Sarah Palin.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAr — Mitt Romney
AAr01 Favorability of Romney
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Mitt Romney?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 117 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAr02 Romney is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Mitt Romney: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAr03 Romney is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
118 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAr04 Romney is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAr05 Romney has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 119 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAr06 Romney has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAr07 Romney is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
120 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AAr08 Romney says what he believes
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAt — Fred Thompson
AAt01 Favorability of Thompson
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/21/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Fred Thompson?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 121 Detailed variable listing – subject A AAt02 Thompson is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
1/17/08 – 1/21/08
Filter If recognized Thompson in favorability AAt01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Fred Thompson: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AAu — Ron Paul
AAu01 Favorability of Ron Paul
Schedule Nat RCS
1/3/08 – 1/10/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Ron Paul?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
122 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AB — Democratic candidates
ABb — Joe Biden
ABb01 Favorability of Biden
Schedule Nat RCS R
8/23/08 – 11/3/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Joe Biden?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 123 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABb02 Biden is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Biden in favorability question ABb01 = 0 – 10
Which of the following best describes the views of Joe Biden: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
ABb03 Biden is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
8/31/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Biden in favorability question ABb01 = 0 – 10
On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Joe Biden.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
124 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc — Hillary Clinton
ABc01 Favorability of Clinton
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Hillary Clinton?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also ABc02, which was re-asked at the end of the survey.
ABc02 Favorability of Clinton (re-asked at end of survey)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 5/29/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Hillary Clinton?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also ABc01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 125 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc03 Clinton is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Hillary Clinton: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABc04 Clinton is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question – 4, 998, 999 {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
126 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc05 Clinton is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question – 4, 998, 999 {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABc06 Clinton has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question – 4, 998, 999 {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 127 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc07 Clinton has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question – 4, 998, 999 {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABc08 Clinton is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {2/1/08 – 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
128 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc09 Clinton says what she believes
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {2/1/08 – 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : ABc01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "says what she believes" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABc10 Clinton is patriotic
Schedule Nat RCS
4/10/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 129 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABc11 Clinton shares my values
Schedule Nat RCS
4/17/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABc12 Clinton is ready to be commander-in-chief
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
130 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABe — John Edwards
ABe01 Favorability of Edwards
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John Edwards?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABe02 Edwards is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of John Edwards: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 131 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABe03 Edwards is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABe04 Edwards is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
132 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABe05 Edwards has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABe06 Edwards has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 133 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo — Barack Obama
ABo01 Favorability of Obama
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also ABo02, ABo03, which were re-asked at the end of the survey.
134 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo02 Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of survey, position #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 5/29/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also ABo03 for alternate question position; ABo01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.
ABo03 Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of survey, position #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 7/1/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also ABo02 for alternate question position; ABo01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 135 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo04 Obama is conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized Obama in favorability ABo01 = 0 – 10 question
Which of the following best describes the views of Barack Obama: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo05 Obama is strong leader
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized Obama in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {Nat – 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 a Republican} Reint : ABo01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
136 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo06 Obama is trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized Obama in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {Nat – 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 a Republican} Reint : ABo01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo07 Obama has experience to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized Obama in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {Nat – 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 a Republican} Reint : ABo01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 137 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo08 Obama has judgment to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If recognized Obama in Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {Nat – 4, 998, 999 RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 a Republican} Reint : ABo01 = 0 – 10
Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo09 Obama is ready to be president
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08
Filter If recognized Obama in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {2/1/08 – 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
138 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo10 Obama says what he believes
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 6/24/08
Filter If recognized Obama in 2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 favorability question {2/1/08 – 4, 998, 999 – 3/6/08 : and not a 3/7/08 – 6/24/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 Republican}
Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo11 Obama is patriotic
Schedule Nat RCS R
4/10/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Obama in favorability ABo01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 139 Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo12 Obama shares my values
Schedule Nat RCS R
4/17/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Obama in favorability ABo01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo13 Obama is ready to be commander-in-chief
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If recognized Obama in favorability ABo01 = 0 – 10 question
Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
140 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ABo14 Obama's age
Schedule Nat RCS
3/4/08 – 4/9/08
Just your best guess, how old is Barack Obama?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ABo15 Obama is too young to be president
Schedule Nat RCS R
3/4/08 – 11/3/08
Do you feel Barack Obama is too young to be president, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 141 Detailed variable listing – subject A AC — Independent candidates
ACb — Bob Barr
ACb01 Favorability of Barr
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 8/25/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Bob Barr?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
142 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A ACn — Ralph Nader
ACn01 Favorability of Nader
Schedule Nat RCS
2/25/08 – 8/25/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Ralph Nader?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 143 Detailed variable listing – subject A AD — Candidates overall
AD01 Candidate who is Hispanic
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/9/08
Which candidate or candidates is Hispanic? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: AD01rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} AD01rB Clinton AD01rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} AD01rD Edwards AD01rE Giuliani AD01rF Gravel AD01rG Huckabee AD01rH Hunter AD01rJ Kucinich AD01rK McCain AD01rL Obama AD01rM Paul AD01rN Richardson AD01rP Romney AD01rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} AD01rR Thompson AD01rZ Other (verbatim answer in AD01rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Richardson. See also AD01a for don't know prompt.
144 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AD01a Don't know prompt for AD01
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/9/08
0 Respondent gave answer to AD01 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 145 Detailed variable listing – subject A AD02 Candidate who is a Mormon
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
Which candidate or candidates is a Mormon? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: AD02rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} AD02rB Clinton AD02rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} AD02rD Edwards AD02rE Giuliani AD02rF Gravel AD02rG Huckabee AD02rH Hunter AD02rJ Kucinich AD02rK McCain AD02rL Obama AD02rM Paul AD02rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} AD02rP Romney AD02rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} AD02rR Thompson AD02rZ Other (verbatim answer in AD02rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Romney. See also AD02a for don't know prompt.
146 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AD02a Don't know prompt for AD02
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
0 Respondent gave answer to AD02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 147 Detailed variable listing – subject A AD03 Candidate who is former mayor
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
Which candidate or candidates was formerly a mayor? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: AD03rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} AD03rB Clinton AD03rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} AD03rD Edwards AD03rE Giuliani AD03rF Gravel AD03rG Huckabee AD03rH Hunter AD03rJ Kucinich AD03rK McCain AD03rL Obama AD03rM Paul AD03rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} AD03rP Romney AD03rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} AD03rR Thompson AD03rZ Other (verbatim answer in AD03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Giuliani. See also AD03a for don't know prompt.
148 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AD03a Don't know prompt for AD03
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/13/08
0 Respondent gave answer to AD03 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
AE — Incumbent federal officials
AE01 Favorability of Bush
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate George W. Bush?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 149 Detailed variable listing – subject A AE02 Bush job approval
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?
1 Strongly approve 2 Somewhat approve 3 Somewhat disapprove 4 Strongly disapprove 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AE03 Congress job approval
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the US Congress is handling its job? [If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?
1 Strongly approve 2 Somewhat approve 3 Somewhat disapprove 4 Strongly disapprove 998 Don't know 999 No answer
150 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A AF — Other political figures
AF01 Favorability of Rush Limbaugh
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Rush Limbaugh?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
AF02 Favorability of Michael Bloomberg
Schedule Nat RCS
1/2/08 – 1/10/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Michael Bloomberg?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 151 Detailed variable listing – subject A AF03 Favorability of Bill Clinton
Schedule Nat RCS
1/24/08 – 10/6/08
For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Bill Clinton?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable 998 Don't know 999 No answer
152 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject A C — Current issues — opinions and perceptions
CA — Current issues in general
CA01 Most important problem
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
In your opinion, what is the most important problem facing the country today?
1 Gave answer (verbatim answer in CA01r1v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CA02 Country going in right or wrong direction
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/3/08 – 11/3/08
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track?
1 Right direction 2 Wrong track 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 153 Detailed variable listing – subject C CA03 Children in US will be better or worse off
Schedule Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
When children today in the United States grow up, do you think they will be better off or worse off than people are now?
1 Better off 2 Worse off 3 Same as now 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CB — Economic issues
CBa — Economy overall
CBa01 Country economic conditions were better or worse one year ago
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Thinking about one year ago, in your opinion, were the economic conditions in this country much better than they are right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
1 Much better 2 Somewhat better 3 Same 4 Somewhat worse 5 Much worse 998 Don't know 999 No answer
154 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBa02 Personal economic situation was better or worse one year ago
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Thinking about one year ago, was your personal economic situation much better than it is right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
1 Much better 2 Somewhat better 3 Same 4 Somewhat worse 5 Much worse 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBa03 Candidate who would better handle economy
Schedule Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 11/3/08
Who would better handle the economy if they were elected president in 2008, Barack Obama or John McCain?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 155 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBa04 Obama's economic plans are socialist
Schedule Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
I'm going to read you a word that some use to describe Barack Obama's economic plans. Please tell me how well that word describes Barack Obama's economic plans. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between. Socialism — how well does this describe Barack Obama's economic plans?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
156 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb — Taxes
CBb01 Taxes should be cut or increased
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
I'm going to read you some options about federal income taxes. Please tell me which one comes closest to your view on what we should be doing about federal income taxes: Taxes should be cut. Taxes should be kept pretty much as they are. Taxes should be raised if necessary in order to maintain current federal programs and services.
1 Cut taxes 2 Keep taxes as they are 3 Raise taxes if necessary 4 None of these 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBb02 Taxes will go up or down if McCain is president
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
If John McCain is elected president, do you think your federal taxes will go up, go down, or stay the same?
1 Go up 2 Go down 3 Stay the same 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 157 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb03 Taxes will go up or down if Obama is president
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
If Barack Obama is elected president, do you think your federal taxes will go up, go down, or stay the same?
1 Go up 2 Go down 3 Stay the same 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBb04 Republican candidate who opposed some of Bush tax cuts (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/27/08, 1/30/08 – 2/6/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president opposed some of the Bush tax cuts: {1/14/08 – 1/27/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CBb04rA {1/14/08 – 1/27/08 : Giuliani} CBb04rB Huckabee CBb04rC McCain CBb04rD Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CBb04a for don't know prompt; CBb05 for alternate wording.
158 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb04a Don't know prompt for CBb04
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/27/08, 1/30/08 – 2/6/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb04 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CBb05 Republican candidate who opposed some of Bush tax cuts (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president opposed some of the Bush tax cuts: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CBb05a for don't know prompt; CBb04 for alternate wording.
CBb05a Don't know prompt for CBb05
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb05 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 159 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb06 Democratic candidate who would eliminate some Bush tax cuts (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CBb06rA Clinton CBb06rB Edwards CBb06rC Obama
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: all. See also CBb06a for don't know prompt; CBb07 for alternate wording.
CBb06a Don't know prompt for CBb06
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb06 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
160 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb07 Democratic candidate who would eliminate some Bush tax cuts (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: both. See also CBb07a for don't know prompt; CBb06 for alternate wording.
CBb07a Don't know prompt for CBb07
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb07 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 161 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb08 Candidate who would eliminate some Bush tax cuts
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CBb08a for don't know prompt.
CBb08a Don't know prompt for CBb08
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb08 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
162 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb09 Democratic candidate who favors tax cuts for working families and seniors
Schedule Nat RCS
2/26/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president promises to provide a $1,000 tax cut for working families and no federal income tax for seniors earning under $50,000 per year: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CBb09a for don't know prompt.
CBb09a Don't know prompt for CBb09
Schedule Nat RCS
2/26/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb09 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 163 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb10 Candidate who favors tax cuts for working families and seniors
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/2/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president promises to provide a $1,000 tax cut for working families and no federal income tax for seniors earning under $50,000 per year: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CBb10a for don't know prompt.
CBb10a Don't know prompt for CBb10
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/2/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb10 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
164 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb11 Candidate who would provide more middle class tax cuts
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide more tax cuts to the middle class: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CBb11a for don't know prompt.
CBb11a Don't know prompt for CBb11
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb11 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 165 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb12 Candidate whose tax plan provides check to people who don't pay taxes
Schedule Nat RCS
10/15/08, 10/20/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president proposes a tax cut plan that would provide a government check to millions of people who pay no federal income taxes: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CBb12a for don't know prompt.
CBb12a Don't know prompt for CBb12
Schedule Nat RCS
10/15/08, 10/20/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb12 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
166 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb13 Candidate who favors eliminating estate tax
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors completely eliminating the estate tax, that is the tax on property left by people who die: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CBb13a for don't know prompt.
CBb13a Don't know prompt for CBb13
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb13 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 167 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb14 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, getting rid of the income tax and payroll tax, and putting in place a flat national sales tax that he calls the Fair Tax: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CBb14rA Giuliani CBb14rB Huckabee CBb14rC McCain CBb14rD Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee. See also CBb14a for don't know prompt; CBb15, CBb16 for alternate wording.
CBb14a Don't know prompt for CBb14
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb14 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
168 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb15 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/31/08 – 2/6/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CBb15rA Huckabee CBb15rB McCain CBb15rC Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee. See also CBb15a for don't know prompt; CBb14, CBb16 for alternate wording.
CBb15a Don't know prompt for CBb15
Schedule Nat RCS
1/31/08 – 2/6/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb15 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 169 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBb16 Republican candidate who favors abolishing IRS (wording #3)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee. See also CBb16a for don't know prompt; CBb14, CBb15 for alternate wording.
CBb16a Don't know prompt for CBb16
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBb16 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
170 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBc — Trade
CBc01 Favor free trade agreements
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
Do you favor or oppose the federal government in Washington negotiating more free trade agreements like NAFTA? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBc02 Candidate more likely to favor trade agreements
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate is more likely to support free trade agreements like NAFTA: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also CBc02a for don't know prompt.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 171 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBc02a Don't know prompt for CBc02
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBc02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CBd — Financial crisis
CBd01 Scared or concerned by financial crisis
Schedule Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
Would you say the problems currently facing financial institutions and the stock market make you feel scared, or do you feel concerned but not scared, or are you not concerned by those events?
1 Scared 2 Concerned 3 Not concerned 998 Don't know 999 No answer
172 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBd02 Party more responsible for financial crisis
Schedule Nat RCS
9/23/08 – 11/3/08
Who is more responsible for the current financial crisis facing the United States: the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress?
1 Democrats 2 Republicans 3 Both equally 4 Neither 5 President Bush is responsible 6 Wall Street bankers are responsible 7 Other (verbatim answer in CBd02r7v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBd03 Favor proposed financial bailout plan
Schedule Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 10/5/08
This week government announced a plan for the government to take over bad mortgages and other troubled investments from financial firms. This plan will cost billions of dollars and would aim to bring stability to the stock market and put big financial institutions on better financial footing. Do you approve or disapprove of this plan? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so.
1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Depends 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 173 Detailed variable listing – subject C CBd04 Favor passed financial bailout law
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
Last week Congress passed and the president signed legislation for the government to take over bad mortgages and other troubled investments from financial firms. This plan will cost billions of dollars and would aim to bring stability to the stock market and put big financial institutions on better financial footing. Do you approve or disapprove of this legislation? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so.
1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Depends 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CBd05 Democratic candidate who would freeze home foreclosures and mortgage rates
Schedule Nat RCS
2/5/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would freeze foreclosures on homes and mortgage interest rates: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton. See also CBd05a for don't know prompt.
174 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CBd05a Don't know prompt for CBd05
Schedule Nat RCS
2/5/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CBd05 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CC — Health and social welfare issues
CCa — Health care
CCa01 Favor government health insurance or current private system
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Which do you think would be better for the country: having one health insurance program covering all Americans that would be administered by the government and paid for by taxpayers, or keeping the current system where many people get their insurance from private employers and some have no insurance?
1 One government program 2 Current system 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 4/10/08 – 6/8/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 175 Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa02 Increase competition or regulation in health care industry
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 9/23/08, 9/26/08 – 11/3/08
Which comes closer to your view when it comes to increasing access to affordable health care in the United States: the country should increase competition in the health insurance market or increase regulation of the insurance industry?
1 Increase competition 2 Increase regulation 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CCa03 Candidate who would better handle health care reform
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
Who would better handle Health care reform if they were elected president in 2008, Barack Obama or John McCain?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
176 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa04 Democratic candidate whose health plan mandates everyone have insurance
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president is proposing a health care reform plan that mandates that everyone have health insurance: {1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama | 2/4/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton. See also CCa04a for don't know prompt.
CCa04a Don't know prompt for CCa04
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa04 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 177 Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa05 Candidate whose health plan mandates children have insurance
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president is proposing a health care reform plan that mandates that children have health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CCa05a for don't know prompt.
CCa05a Don't know prompt for CCa05
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa05 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
178 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa06 Candidate who would provide individuals/families money to buy health insurance (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
4/30/08 – 5/18/08
Which candidate or candidates would provide individuals $2,500 and families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CCa06rA McCain CCa06rB Clinton CCa06rC Obama
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCa06a for don't know prompt; CCa07, CCa08, CCa09 for alternate wording.
CCa06a Don't know prompt for CCa06
Schedule Nat RCS
4/30/08 – 5/18/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa06 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 179 Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa07 Candidate who would provide individuals/families money to buy health insurance (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/19/08 – 5/22/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide individuals $2,500 or families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CCa07rA McCain CCa07rB Clinton CCa07rC Obama
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCa07a for don't know prompt; CCa06, CCa08, CCa09 for alternate wording.
CCa07a Don't know prompt for CCa07
Schedule Nat RCS
5/19/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa07 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
180 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa08 Candidate who would provide individuals/families money to buy health insurance (wording #3)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/23/08, 10/2/08 – 10/5/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide individuals $2,500 or families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCa08a for don't know prompt; CCa06, CCa07, CCa09 for alternate wording.
CCa08a Don't know prompt for CCa08
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/23/08, 10/2/08 – 10/5/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa08 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 181 Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa09 Candidate who would provide individuals/families money to buy health insurance (wording #4)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide uninsured individuals with a $2,500 credit or uninsured families with a $5,000 credit to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCa09a for don't know prompt; CCa06, CCa07, CCa08 for alternate wording.
CCa09a Don't know prompt for CCa09
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa09 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
182 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CCa10 Candidate who proposes taxing employer health benefits
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president proposes taxing the health benefits an employee receives from an employer: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCa10a for don't know prompt.
CCa10a Don't know prompt for CCa10
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCa10 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 183 Detailed variable listing – subject C CCb — Social insurance
CCb01 Candidate who would better handle Social Security and Medicare
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
Who would better handle Social Security and Medicare if they were elected president in 2008, Barack Obama or John McCain?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CCc — Education
CCc01 Favor school vouchers
Schedule Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
Do you favor or oppose vouchers which would help parents pay the cost of charter or private elementary or secondary schools for their children? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
184 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CCc02 Candidate who favors school vouchers
Schedule Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
Which candidate running for president favors vouchers that would help parents pay the cost of charter or private elementary or secondary schools for their children: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CCc02a for don't know prompt.
CCc02a Don't know prompt for CCc02
Schedule Nat RCS
9/11/08 – 9/17/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CCc02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 185 Detailed variable listing – subject C CD — Foreign affairs
CDa — Foreign affairs in general
CDa01 Republican candidate who would be best commander-in-chief
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 3/4/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Which Republican candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 2/7/08 – 3/4/08 : Mike Huckabee or John McCain}?
1 {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} 2 Huckabee 3 McCain 4 {1/11/08 – 2/6/08 : Romney} 5 Other (verbatim answer in CDa01r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
186 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDa02 Democratic candidate who would be best commander-in-chief
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Which Democratic candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama | 1/30/08 – 5/29/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama}?
1 Clinton 2 {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} 3 Obama 4 Other (verbatim answer in CDa02r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CDa03 Candidate who would be best commander-in-chief (question position #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
3/21/08 – 4/9/08
Which candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Clinton 3 Obama 4 Other (verbatim answer in CDa03r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also CDa04 for alternate question position.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 187 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDa04 Candidate who would be best commander-in-chief (question position #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
4/10/08 – 5/29/08
Which candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Clinton 3 Obama 4 Other (verbatim answer in CDa04r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also CDa03 for alternate question position.
CDa05 Favor negotiating with enemy nations
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
Do you favor or oppose the president of the United States negotiating with nations the United States considers as enemies? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
188 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDa06 Candidate more likely to negotiate with enemy nations
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 8/30/08
Which candidate is more likely to negotiate with America's enemies: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also CDa06a for don't know prompt.
CDa06a Don't know prompt for CDa06
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 8/30/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDa06 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 189 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDa07 McCain would move too quickly on military action or spend too much time on diplomacy
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
If John McCain is elected president, what would concern you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
1 Move too quickly to take military action 2 Spend too much time on diplomacy 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CDa08 Obama would move too quickly on military action or spend too much time on diplomacy
Schedule Nat RCS
10/6/08 – 11/3/08
If Barack Obama is elected president, what would concern you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
1 Move too quickly to take military action 2 Spend too much time on diplomacy 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
190 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDa09 Obama will move too quickly on military action or spend too much time on diplomacy
Schedule R
Now that that Barack Obama has been elected president, what concerns you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
1 Move too quickly to take military action 2 Spend too much time on diplomacy 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CDb — Iraq
CDb01 US should withdraw or keep troops in Iraq
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
I'm going to read you some plans for United States policy in Iraq. Please tell me which one comes closest to your own position: The US should withdraw all troops from Iraq as soon as possible. The US should set a deadline for withdrawing its troops if the Iraqi government doesn't show definite progress. The US should keep its troops in Iraq until a stable government is established.
1 Withdraw as soon as possible 2 Set withdrawal deadline 3 Keep troops until stable government 4 None of these 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 191 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb02 Iraq worth going to war
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
CDb03 Leaving Iraq would increase or decrease terrorism risk
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
If the United States military leaves Iraq, do you think that would increase the risk of terrorism in the US, decrease risk of terrorism in the US, or not make a difference, one way or another?
1 Increase 2 Decrease 3 Make no difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
192 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb04 US will succeed at goals in Iraq
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08, 9/4/08 – 11/3/08
Regardless of what you think about the original decision to use military force in Iraq, do you now believe that the United States will definitely succeed, probably succeed, probably fail, or definitely fail in achieving its goals in Iraq?
1 Definitely succeed 2 Probably succeed 3 Probably fail 4 Definitely fail 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
CDb05 Iraq war has made US safer
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
Do you think the war with Iraq has made the United States safer or less safe from terrorism?
1 Safer 2 Less safe 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 193 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb06 Candidate who would better handle Iraq war
Schedule Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 11/3/08
Who would better handle the war in Iraq if they were elected president in 2008, Barack Obama or John McCain?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CDb07 Democratic candidate who opposed Iraq war (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president was opposed to giving President Bush authorization to wage war in Iraq: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CDb07rA Clinton CDb07rB Edwards CDb07rC Obama
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDb07a for don't know prompt; CDb08 for alternate wording.
194 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb07a Don't know prompt for CDb07
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 1/29/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb07 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CDb08 Democratic candidate who opposed Iraq war (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president was opposed to giving President Bush authorization to wage war in Iraq: {1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama | 2/4/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDb08a for don't know prompt; CDb07 for alternate wording.
CDb08a Don't know prompt for CDb08
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb08 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 195 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb09 Candidate who opposed Iraq war
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president opposed the war in Iraq: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDb09a for don't know prompt.
CDb09a Don't know prompt for CDb09
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb09 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
196 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb10 Iraq surge is making situation better or worse
Schedule Nat RCS
12/28/07 – 4/9/08
As you may know, the United States has increased the number of troops sent to Iraq. Do you think this troop surge is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far?
1 Making better 2 Making worse 3 No impact 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 197 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb11 Republican candidate who first advocated Iraq surge (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 2/6/08
Which Republican candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: {1/14/08 – 1/29/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CDb11rA {1/14/08 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} CDb11rB Huckabee CDb11rC McCain CDb11rD Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDb11a for don't know prompt; CDb12 for alternate wording.
CDb11a Don't know prompt for CDb11
Schedule Nat RCS
1/14/08 – 2/6/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb11 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
198 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb12 Republican candidate who first advocated Iraq surge (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
Which Republican candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDb12a for don't know prompt; CDb11 for alternate wording.
CDb12a Don't know prompt for CDb12
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb12 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 199 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb13 Candidate who first advocated Iraq surge (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
Which candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDb13a for don't know prompt; CDb14 for alternate wording.
CDb13a Don't know prompt for CDb13
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb13 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
200 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDb14 Candidate who first advocated Iraq surge (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president was the first to call for an increase in the number of troops as a way to make Iraq more stable, known as the surge: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDb14a for don't know prompt; CDb13 for alternate wording.
CDb14a Don't know prompt for CDb14
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDb14 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 201 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDc — Homeland security / terrorism
CDc01 Iran threat requires military action
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 5/29/08
Which comes closer to your opinion? Iran is a threat to the United States that requires military action now. Iran is a threat that can be contained with diplomacy now. Iran is not a threat to the United States at this time.
1 Requires military action 2 Can be contained with diplomacy 3 Not a threat 4 None of these 998 Don't know 999 No answer
202 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDc02 Democratic candidate who called for Iranian military unit to be designated a terrorist organization
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic presidential candidates, if any, voted for a resolution in Congress which called on the Bush administration to designate a special Iranian military unit called the Revolutionary Guard, a foreign terrorist organization?
Multiple answers accepted: CDc02rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} CDc02rB Clinton CDc02rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} CDc02rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} CDc02rE {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} CDc02rF {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} CDc02rG Obama CDc02rH {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} CDc02rZ Other (verbatim answer in CDc02rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
Correct answer: Clinton
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 203 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDc03 Candidate who favors closing Guantanamo Bay
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors closing the base at which alleged enemy fighters are held at Guantanamo Bay: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDc03a for don't know prompt.
CDc03a Don't know prompt for CDc03
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDc03 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
204 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd — Immigration
CDd01 Favor path to citizenship for those in US illegally (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
I'm going to read you a proposal some have made regarding immigration. Please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it: provide a path to citizenship for some illegal aliens who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines.
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 2/8/08 – 3/2/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
See also CDd02, CDd03 for alternate wording.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 205 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd02 Favor path to citizenship for those in US illegally (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/8/08 – 3/2/08
I'm going to read you a proposal some have made regarding immigration. Please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it: provide a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines.
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/3 of sample FB = 2
See also CDd01, CDd03 for alternate wording.
206 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd03 Favor path to citizenship for those in US illegally (wording #3)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/8/08 – 3/2/08
I'm going to read you a proposal some have made regarding immigration. Please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it: provide a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines.
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/3 of sample FB = 3
See also CDd01, CDd02 for alternate wording.
CDd04 Favor building fence along Mexico border
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 9/10/08
I'm going to read you a proposal some have made regarding immigration. Please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it: increase border security by building a fence along part of the US border with Mexico.
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 207 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd05 Candidate who supported Bush immigration proposal
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
Which candidate or candidates supported the immigration bill proposal by President Bush?
Multiple answers accepted: CDd05rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} CDd05rB Clinton CDd05rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} CDd05rD Edwards CDd05rE Giuliani CDd05rF Gravel CDd05rG Huckabee CDd05rH Hunter CDd05rJ Kucinich CDd05rK McCain CDd05rL Obama CDd05rM Paul CDd05rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} CDd05rP Romney CDd05rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} CDd05rR Thompson CDd05rZ Other (verbatim answer in CDd05rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
208 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd06 Republican candidate who would secure borders then allow some illegal immigrants to become citizens (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: {1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : John McCain or Mitt Romney | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : John McCain, Mitt Romney, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Romney 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDd06a for don't know prompt; CDd07, CDd08 for alternate wording.
CDd06a Don't know prompt for CDd06
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDd06 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 209 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd07 Republican candidate who would secure borders then allow some illegal immigrants to become citizens (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/6/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, or John McCain? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CDd07rA Huckabee CDd07rB McCain CDd07rC Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDd07a for don't know prompt; CDd06, CDd08 for alternate wording.
CDd07a Don't know prompt for CDd07
Schedule Nat RCS
2/6/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDd07 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
210 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd08 Republican candidate who would secure borders then allow some illegal immigrants to become citizens (wording #3)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: Mike Huckabee or John McCain? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CDd08a for don't know prompt; CDd06, CDd07 for alternate wording.
CDd08a Don't know prompt for CDd08
Schedule Nat RCS
2/7/08 – 3/4/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDd08 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 211 Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd09 Favor driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
Do you favor or oppose allowing driver's licenses to undocumented or illegal immigrants? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CDd10 Democratic candidate who favors driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president favors allowing driver's licenses for undocumented or illegal immigrants: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDd10a for don't know prompt.
212 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CDd10a Don't know prompt for CDd10
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDd10 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CDd11 Candidate who favors driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors allowing driver's licenses for undocumented or illegal immigrants: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CDd11a for don't know prompt.
CDd11a Don't know prompt for CDd11
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CDd11 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 213 Detailed variable listing – subject C CE — Social issues
CEa — Abortion
CEa01 Abortion should be available or restricted
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Please tell me which of the following statements about abortion comes closest to your own view: Abortion should be available to anyone who wants it. Abortion should be available, but with stricter limits than it is now. Abortion should not be permitted except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the woman is at risk. Abortion should not be permitted under any circumstances.
1 Available to anyone 2 Available with stricter limits 3 Not permitted except for rape, incest, or life risk 4 Not permitted under any circumstances 5 None of these 998 Don't know 999 No answer
214 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CEa02 Candidate who favors overturning Roe v. Wade (question position #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/10/08
Which candidate or candidates favors overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion?
Multiple answers accepted: CEa02rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} CEa02rB Clinton CEa02rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} CEa02rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} CEa02rE {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} CEa02rF Gravel CEa02rG Huckabee CEa02rH {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} CEa02rJ {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} CEa02rK McCain CEa02rL Obama CEa02rM Paul CEa02rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} CEa02rP {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} CEa02rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} CEa02rR {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} CEa02rZ Other (verbatim answer in CEa02rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
See also CEa03 for alternate question position.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 215 Detailed variable listing – subject C CEa03 Candidate who favors overturning Roe v. Wade (question position #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CEa03a for don't know prompt; CEa02 for alternate question position.
CEa03a Don't know prompt for CEa03
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CEa03 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
216 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CEa04 Candidate who supports constitutional amendment banning abortion
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
Which candidate or candidates supports a constitutional amendment banning abortion?
Multiple answers accepted: CEa04rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} CEa04rB Clinton CEa04rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} CEa04rD Edwards CEa04rE Giuliani CEa04rF Gravel CEa04rG Huckabee CEa04rH Hunter CEa04rJ Kucinich CEa04rK McCain CEa04rL Obama CEa04rM Paul CEa04rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} CEa04rP Romney CEa04rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} CEa04rR Thompson CEa04rZ Other (verbatim answer in CEa04rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 217 Detailed variable listing – subject C CEb — Stem cell research
CEb01 Favor federal stem cell research funding
Schedule Nat RCS R
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
Do you favor or oppose federal funding of embryonic stem cell research? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CEb02 Candidate who favors federal stem cell research funding
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president supports federal funding for embryonic stem cell research: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: both. See also CEb02a for don't know prompt.
218 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CEb02a Don't know prompt for CEb02
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CEb02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CEc — Gay rights
CEc01 Favor same-sex marriage or civil unions
Schedule Nat RCS R
12/17/07 – 8/28/08, 9/4/08 – 9/23/08
There has been much talk recently about whether gays and lesbians should have the legal right to marry someone of the same sex. Which of the following options comes closest to your position on this issue? I support full marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. I support civil unions or domestic partnerships, but not gay marriage. I do not support any form of legal recognition of the relationships of gay and lesbian couples.
1 Full marriage rights 2 Civil unions or domestic partnerships 3 No legal recognition 4 None of these 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 219 Detailed variable listing – subject C CEc02 Favor constitutional amendment allowing only man-woman marriage
Schedule Nat RCS
2/8/08 – 5/29/08
Would you favor or oppose an amendment to the US Constitution that would allow marriage only between a man and a woman? [If favor:] Would you strongly favor or somewhat favor the amendment? [If oppose:] Would you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose the amendment?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
220 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CEd — Other
CEd01 Republican candidate who favors constitutional amendments against abortion and same-sex marriage (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/29/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports both a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CEd01rA Giuliani CEd01rB Huckabee CEd01rC McCain CEd01rD Romney
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee. See also CEd01a for don't know prompt; CEd02 for alternate wording.
CEd01a Don't know prompt for CEd01
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/29/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CEd01 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 221 Detailed variable listing – subject C CEd02 Republican candidate who favors constitutional amendments against abortion and same-sex marriage (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/11/08 – 3/4/08
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports both a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee. See also CEd02a for don't know prompt; CEd01 for alternate wording.
CEd02a Don't know prompt for CEd02
Schedule Nat RCS
2/11/08 – 3/4/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CEd02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
222 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CF — Energy and environment
CFa — Energy
CFa01 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect gas prices
Schedule Nat RCS
5/5/08 – 5/29/08
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, do you think the price you would pay at the pump during the summer would go higher, go lower, or stay about where it would have been if the tax were not removed for the summer?
1 Go higher 2 Go lower 3 Stay the same 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CFa02 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect amount of driving
Schedule Nat RCS
5/5/08 – 5/29/08
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, would you drive more, less, or about the same amount that you would have driven if the tax was not removed?
1 Drive more 2 Drive less 3 Same amount 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 223 Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa03 Suspending gas tax for summer would affect price of food
Schedule Nat RCS
5/5/08 – 5/29/08
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, do you think the price of food carried to markets by trucks would go higher, go lower, or not be affected by the removal of the federal tax on gas for the summer?
1 Go higher 2 Go lower 3 Not be affected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CFa04 Suspending gas tax is good or bad idea
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 7/31/08
Would you say that suspending the federal gas tax is a good idea or a bad idea?
1 Good idea 2 Bad idea 998 Don't know 999 No answer
224 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa05 Favor suspending gas tax for summer
Schedule Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 8/26/08
Do you favor or oppose suspending the federal gas tax for the summer months? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CFa06 McCain favors suspending gas tax for summer
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
Does John McCain support suspending the gas tax throughout the summer months this year, or not? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: yes. See also CFa06a for don't know prompt.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 225 Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa06a Don't know prompt for CFa06
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CFa06 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
CFa07 Clinton favors suspending gas tax for summer
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 6/8/08
Does Hillary Clinton support suspending the gas tax throughout the summer months this year, or not? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: yes. See also CFa07a for don't know prompt.
CFa07a Don't know prompt for CFa07
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 6/8/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CFa07 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
226 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa08 Obama favors suspending gas tax for summer
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
Does Barack Obama support suspending the gas tax throughout the summer months this year, or not? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: no. See also CFa08a for don't know prompt.
CFa08a Don't know prompt for CFa08
Schedule Nat RCS
4/28/08 – 8/26/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CFa08 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 227 Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa09 Favor lifting ban on coastal oil drilling
Schedule Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/23/08
Do you favor or oppose lifting the federal ban on oil drilling in waters off the coast of the United States? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
1 Strongly favor 2 Somewhat favor 3 Somewhat oppose 4 Strongly oppose 5 Neither favor nor oppose 998 Don't know 999 No answer
CFa10 Lifting ban on coastal oil drilling would affect gas prices
Schedule Nat RCS
8/1/08 – 9/3/08
If the federal government lifts the ban on oil drilling in waters off the coast of the United States, do you think the price you would pay at the pump in the next year would go higher, go lower, or stay about where it would have been if the federal ban on offshore drilling were kept in place?
1 Go higher 2 Go lower 3 Stay the same 998 Don't know 999 No answer
228 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CFa11 Candidate who favors lifting ban on coastal oil drilling
Schedule Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/23/08
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors lifting the federal ban on oil drilling off the coast of the United States: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain. See also CFa11a for don't know prompt.
CFa11a Don't know prompt for CFa11
Schedule Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/23/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CFa11 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 229 Detailed variable listing – subject C CFb — Environment
CFb01 Protecting environment or growing economy should be more important
Schedule Nat RCS R
6/2/08 – 11/3/08
I am going to read you a pair of statements. Please tell me which of the two statements comes closest to your opinion: Protecting the environment should be a top priority, even if that means higher consumer prices. Protecting the environment is important, but it is more important to keep the economy growing.
1 Environment should be top priority 2 More important to keep economy growing 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
230 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C CFb02 Candidate who favors cap and trade
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/22/08
Which candidate or candidates favors reducing pollution through a process called cap and trade: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: both. See also CFb02a for don't know prompt.
CFb02a Don't know prompt for CFb02
Schedule Nat RCS
5/23/08 – 9/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CFb02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 231 Detailed variable listing – subject C CG — Other issues
CG01 Democratic candidate who did most to pass Senate ethics reform
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 5/22/08
Which Democratic candidate running for president did the most in the United States Senate to pass ethics reform: {1/22/08 – 1/29/08 : Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama | 1/30/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Multiple answers accepted: CG01rA Clinton CG01rB {1/22/08 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} CG01rC Obama
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama. See also CG01a for don't know prompt.
CG01a Don't know prompt for CG01
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 5/22/08
0 Respondent gave answer to CG01 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
232 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject C E — Media — exposure and opinions
EB — Television
EB01 Hours watched TV last night
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Last night, how many hours, if any, did you watch television between 6 and 11 pm?
0 None 1 Less than one hour 2 One hour but less than two 3 Two hours but less than three 4 Three hours but less than four 5 Four hours but less than five 6 Five hours 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EB02 Days watched TV information about campaign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you see information on broadcast or cable television about the 2008 presidential campaign? This includes seeing programs on television, on the Internet, your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 233 Detailed variable listing – subject E EB03 TV program watched most for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If watched TV for campaign information in EB02 = 1 – 7 past week
In the past week, from what television program did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
1 ABC (unspecified) 2 ABC World News with Charles Gibson 3 Anderson Cooper 360 4 CBS (unspecified) 5 CBS Evening News with Katie Couric 6 Christian Broadcasting Network 7 CNN (unspecified) 8 Countdown with Keith Olbermann 9 Fox News Channel (unspecified) 10 Fox Report with Shepard Smith 11 Glenn Beck 12 Hannity and Colmes 13 Hardball with Chris Matthews 14 Headline News 15 Larry King Live 16 Local news (unspecified) 17 Lou Dobbs Tonight 18 Meet the Press 19 MSNBC (unspecified) 20 Nancy Grace 21 NBC (unspecified) 22 NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 23 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 24 Nightline 25 O'Reilly Factor 26 On the Record with Greta Van Susteren 27 PBS (unspecified)
(Continued)
234 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
28 700 Club 29 Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer 30 Special Report with Brit Hume 31 Today 32 Tucker (Tucker Carlson) 33 Your World with Neil Cavuto 34 Other (verbatim answer in EB03r34v) 35 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 235 Detailed variable listing – subject E EB04 Candidate favored by TV program watched most in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named TV program watched most for EB03 = 1 – 34 campaign information in past week
Which presidential candidate do you think [television program named in EB03] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [program] favors any candidate?
Multiple answers accepted: EB04rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} EB04rB {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} EB04rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} EB04rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} EB04rE {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} EB04rF {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} EB04rG {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} EB04rH {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} EB04rJ {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} EB04rK McCain EB04rL Obama EB04rM {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} EB04rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} EB04rP {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} EB04rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} EB04rR {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} EB04rS Republican (unspecified) EB04rT Democrat (unspecified) EB04rZ Other (verbatim answer in EB04rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
236 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EB05 Frequency of switching from TV program watched most for campaign information
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named TV program watched most for EB03 = 1 – 34 campaign information in past week
When you are watching [television program named in EB03], how many times would you guess that you switch to other programs that contain information about the 2008 presidential campaign: never, one or two times, three to five times, or more than five times?
1 Never 2 One or two times 3 Three to five times 4 More than five times 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 237 Detailed variable listing – subject E EB06 Other TV programs watched for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named TV program watched most for EB03 = 1 – 34 campaign information in past week
In the past week, did you watch any other television programs that contained information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
(Continued)
238 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
Multiple answers accepted: EB06rAA ABC (unspecified) EB06rAB ABC World News with Charles Gibson EB06rAC Anderson Cooper 360 EB06rAD CBS (unspecified) EB06rAE CBS Evening News with Katie Couric EB06rAF Christian Broadcasting Network EB06rAG CNN (unspecified) EB06rAH Countdown with Keith Olbermann EB06rAJ Fox News Channel (unspecified) EB06rAK Fox Report with Shepard Smith EB06rAL Glenn Beck EB06rAM Hannity and Colmes EB06rAN Hardball with Chris Matthews EB06rAP Headline News EB06rAQ Larry King Live EB06rAR Local news (unspecified) EB06rAS Lou Dobbs Tonight EB06rAT Meet the Press EB06rAU MSNBC (unspecified) EB06rAV Nancy Grace EB06rAW NBC (unspecified) EB06rAY NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams EB06rBA NewsHour with Jim Lehrer EB06rBB Nightline EB06rBC O'Reilly Factor EB06rBD On the Record with Greta Van Susteren EB06rBE PBS (unspecified) EB06rBF 700 Club EB06rBG Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer EB06rBH Special Report with Brit Hume EB06rBJ Today EB06rBK Tucker (Tucker Carlson) EB06rBL Your World with Neil Cavuto EB06rZZ Other (verbatim answer in EB06rZZv)
(Continued)
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 239 Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EB07 Watch Daily Show or Saturday Night Live
Schedule Nat RCS R
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
Which of the following shows do you regularly watch: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, both, or neither?
1 Daily Show 2 Saturday Night Live 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
EB08 Days watched late-night TV comedy in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, how many days did you watch late night comedy programs like the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or Late Night with Conan O'Brien?
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
240 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EB09 Watched Charlie Gibson interview with Palin
Schedule Nat RCS
9/12/08 – 9/16/08
Did you happen to see any part of the interviews that Charlie Gibson of ABC News conducted with Sarah Palin [September 11], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EC — Radio
EC01 Days listened to talk radio for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you hear information about the 2008 presidential campaign on radio shows that invite listeners to call in to discuss current events, public issues, or politics? This includes hearing the shows on the radio, or on the Internet, your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 241 Detailed variable listing – subject E EC02 Talk radio host/program listened to most for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If listened to talk radio for campaign EC01 = 1 – 7 information in past week
In the past week, from which talk radio host or radio program did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
1 All Things Considered 2 Beck, Glenn 3 Bennett, Bill 4 Bohannon, Jim 5 Boortz, Neal 6 Christian radio (unspecified) 7 Doyle, Jerry 8 Focus on the Family 9 Gallagher, Mike 10 Hannity, Sean 11 Howard, Clark 12 Ingraham, Laura 13 Joyner, Tom 14 Levin, Mark 15 Limbaugh, Rush 16 Local news radio (unspecified) 17 Local talk radio (unspecified) 18 Morning Edition 19 NPR (unspecified) 20 O'Reilly, Bill 21 Savage, Michael 22 Schlessinger, Laura 23 Other (verbatim answer in EC02r23v) 24 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
242 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EC03 Candidate favored by talk radio host/program listened to most in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named talk radio host/program listened EC02 = 1 – 16, 18 – 23 to most for campaign information in past week (with exception of unspecified local talk radio)
Which presidential candidate do you think [radio host/program named in EC03] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [host/program] favors any candidate?
Multiple answers accepted: EC03rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} EC03rB {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} EC03rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} EC03rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} EC03rE {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} EC03rF {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} EC03rG {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} EC03rH {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} EC03rJ {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} EC03rK McCain EC03rL Obama EC03rM {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} EC03rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} EC03rP {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} EC03rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} EC03rR {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} EC03rS Republican (unspecified) EC03rT Democrat (unspecified) EC03rZ Other (verbatim answer in EC03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 243 Detailed variable listing – subject E EC04 Other talk radio hosts/programs listened to for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named talk radio host/program listened EC02 = 1 – 23 to most for campaign information in past week
In the past week, did you listen to any other talk radio hosts or radio programs for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
Multiple answers accepted: EC04rAA All Things Considered EC04rAB Beck, Glenn EC04rAC Bennett, Bill EC04rAD Bohannon, Jim EC04rAE Boortz, Neal EC04rAF Christian radio (unspecified) EC04rAG Doyle, Jerry EC04rAH Focus on the Family EC04rAJ Gallagher, Mike EC04rAK Hannity, Sean EC04rAL Howard, Clark EC04rAM Ingraham, Laura EC04rAN Joyner, Tom EC04rAP Levin, Mark EC04rAQ Limbaugh, Rush EC04rAR Local news radio (unspecified) EC04rAS Local talk radio (unspecified) EC04rAT Morning Edition EC04rAU NPR (unspecified) EC04rAV O'Reilly, Bill EC04rAW Savage, Michael EC04rAY Schlessinger, Laura EC04rZZ Other (verbatim answer in EC04rZZv)
(Continued)
244 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
ED — Newspapers
ED01 Days read newspaper for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you read a newspaper for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? This includes reading a paper copy of the newspaper, an online copy, or a newspaper item downloaded on your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 245 Detailed variable listing – subject E ED02 Newspaper read most for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If read newspaper for campaign ED01 = 1 – 7 information in past week
In the past week, from what newspaper did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
1 Arizona Republic 2 Atlanta Journal Constitution 3 Baltimore Sun 4 Boston Globe 5 Chicago Sun-Times 6 Chicago Tribune 7 Cleveland Plain Dealer 8 Concord Monitor 9 Dallas Morning News 10 Denver Post 11 Des Moines Register 12 Detroit Free Press 13 Houston Chronicle 14 Los Angeles Times 15 Miami Herald 16 New Hampshire Union Leader 17 New York Daily News 18 New York Post 19 New York Times 20 Newsday 21 Orange County Register 22 Oregonian 23 Philadelphia Inquirer 24 Rocky Mountain News 25 San Diego Union-Tribune 26 San Francisco Chronicle 27 San Jose Mercury News
(Continued)
246 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
28 St. Louis Post-Dispatch 29 St. Petersburg Times 30 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) 31 Star-Ledger (Newark) 32 USA Today 33 Wall Street Journal 34 Washington Post 35 Other (verbatim answer in ED02r35v) 36 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 247 Detailed variable listing – subject E ED03 Candidate favored by newspaper read most in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named newspaper read most for ED02 = 1 – 35 campaign information in past week
Which presidential candidate do you think the [newspaper named in ED02] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [newspaper] favors any candidate?
Multiple answers accepted: ED03rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} ED03rB {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} ED03rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} ED03rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} ED03rE {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} ED03rF {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} ED03rG {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} ED03rH {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} ED03rJ {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} ED03rK McCain ED03rL Obama ED03rM {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} ED03rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} ED03rP {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} ED03rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} ED03rR {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} ED03rS Republican (unspecified) ED03rT Democrat (unspecified) ED03rZ Other (verbatim answer in ED03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
248 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E ED04 Other newspapers read for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named newspaper read most for ED02 = 1 – 35 campaign information in past week
In the past week, did you read any other newspapers for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
(Continued)
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 249 Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
Multiple answers accepted: ED04rAA Arizona Republic ED04rAB Atlanta Journal Constitution ED04rAC Baltimore Sun ED04rAD Boston Globe ED04rAE Chicago Sun-Times ED04rAF Chicago Tribune ED04rAG Cleveland Plain Dealer ED04rAH Concord Monitor ED04rAJ Dallas Morning News ED04rAK Denver Post ED04rAL Des Moines Register ED04rAM Detroit Free Press ED04rAN Houston Chronicle ED04rAP Los Angeles Times ED04rAQ Miami Herald ED04rAR New Hampshire Union Leader ED04rAS New York Daily News ED04rAT New York Post ED04rAU New York Times ED04rAV Newsday ED04rAW Orange County Register ED04rAY Oregonian ED04rBA Philadelphia Inquirer ED04rBB Rocky Mountain News ED04rBC San Diego Union-Tribune ED04rBD San Francisco Chronicle ED04rBE San Jose Mercury News ED04rBF St. Louis Post-Dispatch ED04rBG St. Petersburg Times ED04rBH Star Tribune (Minneapolis) ED04rBJ Star-Ledger (Newark) ED04rBK USA Today ED04rBL Wall Street Journal ED04rBM Washington Post ED04rZZ Other (verbatim answer in ED04rZZv)
(Continued)
250 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EE — Online media
EE01 Frequency of Internet use
Schedule Nat RCS R
7/2/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Nat RCS : have Internet Nat RCS : WG01 = 1 access}
On average, which of the following best describes how often you are on the Internet: several hours per day, almost every day, at least once per week, a few times per month, every month or so, rarely, or never?
1 Several hours per day 2 Almost every day 3 At least once per week 4 Few times per month 5 Every month or so 6 Rarely 7 Never 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 251 Detailed variable listing – subject E EE02 Days saw online information about campaign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1, 998, 999
How many days in the past week did you see or hear information about the 2008 presidential campaign on the Internet? This may include accessing the Internet through your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
252 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EE03 Online site visited most for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If saw online information about campaign EE02 = 1 – 7 in past week
In the past week, where did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign online?
(Continued)
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 253 Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
1 ABC News.com 2 AOL 3 CBS News.com 4 CNN.com 5 Comcast 6 Daily Kos 7 Democratic Party website 8 Drudge Report 9 Emails (unspecified) 10 Fox News.com 11 Google 12 Home page (unspecified) 13 Huffington Post 14 Instapundit 15 Michelle Malkin.com 16 MSN 17 MSNBC.com 18 National Journal.com 19 NBC News.com 20 New Republic.com 21 New York Times.com 22 Power Line 23 Republican Party website 24 Slate 25 Talking Points Memo 26 Think Progress 27 Townhall 28 Wall Street Journal.com 29 Washington Post.com 30 Yahoo! 31 YouTube 32 Other (verbatim answer in EE03r32v) 33 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
254 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EE04 Candidate favored by online site visited most in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named online site visited most for EE03 = 1 – 32 campaign information in past week
Which presidential candidate do you think [online source named in EE03] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [source] favors any candidate?
Multiple answers accepted: EE04rA {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} EE04rB {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} EE04rC {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} EE04rD {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} EE04rE {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} EE04rF {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} EE04rG {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} EE04rH {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} EE04rJ {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} EE04rK McCain EE04rL Obama EE04rM {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} EE04rN {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} EE04rP {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} EE04rQ {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} EE04rR {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} EE04rS Republican (unspecified) EE04rT Democrat (unspecified) EE04rZ Other (verbatim answer in EE04rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 255 Detailed variable listing – subject E EE05 Other online sites visited for campaign information in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If named online site visited most for EE03 = 1 – 32 campaign information in past week
In the past week, did you get information about the 2008 presidential campaign from anywhere else online? [If yes:] Where?
(Continued)
256 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
Multiple answers accepted: EE05rAA ABC News.com EE05rAB AOL EE05rAC CBS News.com EE05rAD CNN.com EE05rAE Comcast EE05rAF Daily Kos EE05rAG Democratic Party website EE05rAH Drudge Report EE05rAJ Emails (unspecified) EE05rAK Fox News.com EE05rAL Google EE05rAM Home page (unspecified) EE05rAN Huffington Post EE05rAP Instapundit EE05rAQ Michelle Malkin.com EE05rAR MSN EE05rAS MSNBC.com EE05rAT National Journal.com EE05rAU NBC News.com EE05rAV New Republic.com EE05rAW New York Times.com EE05rAY Power Line EE05rBA Republican Party website EE05rBB Slate EE05rBC Talking Points Memo EE05rBD Think Progress EE05rBE Townhall EE05rBF Wall Street Journal.com EE05rBG Washington Post.com EE05rBH Yahoo! EE05rBJ YouTube EE05rZZ Other (verbatim answer in EE05rZZv)
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NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 257 Detailed variable listing – subject E (Continued from previous page)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EF — Opinions of media
EF01 Believability of New York Times
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of The New York Times on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
258 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EF02 Believability of Wall Street Journal
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of The Wall Street Journal on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EF03 Believability of Fox News
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of Fox News on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 259 Detailed variable listing – subject E EF04 Believability of CNN
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of CNN on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
EF05 Believability of MSNBC
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of MSNBC on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
260 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject E EF06 Believability of broadcast TV news
Schedule Nat RCS
2/21/08 – 5/29/08
Please rate how much you think you can believe the following organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of broadcast news outlets like ABC News, NBC News, and CBS News on this scale of four to one?
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says 5 Haven't heard of organization 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 261 Detailed variable listing – subject E F — Campaign discourse — exposure and opinions
FA — Debates
FAa — Primary debates
FAa01 Watched 1/5 ABC Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/7/08 – 1/9/08
This past weekend, did you happen to watch the ABC News Democratic presidential debate [January 5], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAa02 Watched 1/5 ABC Republican debate or 1/6 Fox Republican debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/7/08 – 1/9/08
This past weekend, did you happen to watch the ABC News Republican presidential debate [January 5], the Fox News Republican presidential debate [January 6], both Republican debates, or neither of the Republican presidential debates?
1 ABC 2 Fox 3 Both 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
262 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAa03 Watched commentary following 1/6 Fox Republican debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/7/08 – 1/9/08
Filter If watched debate FAa02 = 2, 3
You said you watched the Republican presidential debate on Fox News. Did you also watch the commentary following the debate on Fox News, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAa04 Candidate who made strongest case in 1/6 Fox Republican debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/7/08 – 1/9/08
Filter If watched debate FAa02 = 2, 3
In the Fox News Republican presidential debate, which candidate do you think made the strongest case to be president?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 McCain 4 Romney 5 Thompson 6 All equally 7 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 263 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAa05 Watched 1/21 CNN Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/28/08
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {1/22/08 : last night | 1/23/08 – 1/28/08 : this past Monday night} [January 21], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAa06 Watched 1/30 CNN Republican debate
Schedule Nat RCS
1/31/08 – 2/5/08
Did you happen to watch the CNN Republican presidential debate {1/31/08 : last night | 2/1/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Wednesday night | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : last week} [January 30], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
264 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAa07 Watched 1/31 CNN Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 2/5/08
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {2/1/08 : last night | 2/2/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Thursday night | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : last week} [January 31], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAa08 Watched 2/21 CNN Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
2/22/08 – 2/26/08
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {2/22/08 : last night | 2/23/08 – 2/24/08 : this past Thursday night | 2/25/08 – 2/26/08 : last week} [February 21], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 265 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAa09 Watched 2/26 MSNBC Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
2/27/08 – 3/3/08
Did you happen to watch the MSNBC Democratic presidential debate {2/27/08 : last night | 2/28/08 – 3/2/08 : this past Tuesday night | 3/3/08 : last week} [February 26], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAa10 Watched 4/16 ABC Democratic debate
Schedule Nat RCS
4/17/08 – 4/23/08
Did you happen to watch the ABC News Democratic presidential debate {4/17/08 : last night | 4/18/08 – 4/20/08 : this past Wednesday night | 4/21/08 – 4/23/08 : last week} [April 16], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
266 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb — General election debates
FAb01 Watched 9/26 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/21/08
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
1 Yes, all 2 Yes, most 3 Yes, some 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 267 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb02 Network on which watched 9/26 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If watched debate FAb01 = 1 – 3
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 ABC 2 CBS 3 NBC 4 CNN 5 Fox News Channel 6 MSNBC 7 PBS 8 C-SPAN 9 Watched online 10 Heard on radio 11 Other (verbatim answer in FAb02r11v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
268 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb03 McCain or Obama did best in 9/26 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If watched debate FAb01 = 1 – 3
Who do you think did best in this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb04 McCain did as expected in 9/26 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If watched debate FAb01 = 1 – 3
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the September 26 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 269 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb05 Obama did as expected in 9/26 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If watched debate FAb01 = 1 – 3
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the September 26 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb06 Aware of 9/26 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If did not watch debate FAb01 = 4, 998, 999
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
270 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb07 McCain or Obama did best in 9/26 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
9/27/08 – 10/2/08
Filter If aware of debate but did not watch FAb06 = 1
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb08 Watched vice presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/21/08
Did you happen to watch the vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
1 Yes, all 2 Yes, most 3 Yes, some 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 271 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb09 Network on which watched vice presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If watched debate FAb08 = 1 – 3
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 ABC 2 CBS 3 NBC 4 CNN 5 Fox News Channel 6 MSNBC 7 PBS 8 C-SPAN 9 Watched online 10 Heard on radio 11 Other (verbatim answer in FAb09r11v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
272 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb10 Palin or Biden did best in vice presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If watched debate FAb08 = 1 – 3
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]: Sarah Palin or Joe Biden?
1 Palin 2 Biden 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb11 Palin did as expected in vice presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If watched debate FAb08 = 1 – 3
Did Sarah Palin do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 2 vice presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 273 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb12 Biden did as expected in vice presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If watched debate FAb08 = 1 – 3
Did Joe Biden do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 2 vice presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb13 Aware of vice presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If did not watch debate FAb08 = 4, 998, 999
Have you heard or read anything about the vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
274 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb14 Palin or Biden did best in vice presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/3/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If aware of debate but did not watch FAb13 = 1
From what you heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]: Sarah Palin or Joe Biden?
1 Palin 2 Biden 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb15 Watched 10/7 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/21/08
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
1 Yes, all 2 Yes, most 3 Yes, some 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 275 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb16 Network on which watched 10/7 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If watched debate FAb15 = 1 – 3
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 ABC 2 CBS 3 NBC 4 CNN 5 Fox News Channel 6 MSNBC 7 PBS 8 C-SPAN 9 Watched online 10 Heard on radio 11 Other (verbatim answer in FAb16r11v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
276 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb17 McCain or Obama did best in 10/7 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If watched debate FAb15 = 1 – 3
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb18 McCain did as expected in 10/7 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If watched debate FAb15 = 1 – 3
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 7 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 277 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb19 Obama did as expected in 10/7 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If watched debate FAb15 = 1 – 3
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 7 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb20 Aware of 10/7 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If did not watch debate FAb15 = 4, 998, 999
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
278 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb21 McCain or Obama did best in 10/7 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/8/08 – 10/15/08
Filter If aware of debate but did not watch FAb20 = 1
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb22 Watched 10/15 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama focusing on domestic issues? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
1 Yes, all 2 Yes, most 3 Yes, some 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 279 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb23 Network on which watched 10/15 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If watched debate FAb22 = 1 – 3
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 ABC 2 CBS 3 NBC 4 CNN 5 Fox News Channel 6 MSNBC 7 PBS 8 C-SPAN 9 Watched online 10 Heard on radio 11 Other (verbatim answer in FAb23r11v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
280 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb24 McCain or Obama did best in 10/15 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If watched debate FAb22 = 1 – 3
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb25 McCain did as expected in 10/15 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If watched debate FAb22 = 1 – 3
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 15 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 281 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb26 Obama did as expected in 10/15 presidential debate
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If watched debate FAb22 = 1 – 3
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 15 presidential debate]?
1 Better than expected 2 Less well than expected 3 As expected 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb27 Aware of 10/15 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If did not watch debate FAb22 = 4, 998, 999
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama focusing on domestic issues?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
282 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb28 McCain or Obama did best in 10/15 presidential debate (did not watch)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/16/08 – 10/21/08
Filter If aware of debate but did not watch FAb27 = 1
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both equally 4 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 283 Detailed variable listing – subject F FAb29 General election debates watched
Schedule Nat RCS
10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Which of the following election debates, if any, have you watched? The presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama; The presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates; The presidential debate on Thursday October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama; The vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?
Multiple answers accepted: FAb29rA September 26 presidential FAb29rB October 7 presidential FAb29rC October 15 presidential FAb29rD October 2 vice presidential
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FAb30 Watched any general election debates
Schedule R
This fall there were four debates: three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate. How many, if any, did you watch or listen to?
Number: 0 – 4 5 Watched some but not sure how many 998 Don't know 999 No answer
284 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FB — Conventions
FBa — Republican convention
FBa01 Know when Republican convention is being held
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 9/10/08
When is the Republican Party convention being held? Is it being held now, has it already been held, will it be held soon, or aren't you sure?
1 Being held now 2 Already held 3 Will be held soon 998 Don't know 999 No answer
The Republican convention was held September 1 – 4, 2008.
FBa02 Watched Thompson's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
9/3/08 – 9/8/08
Filter If know when Republican 9/3/08 – 9/4/08 : FBa01 = 1 convention is being held 9/5/08 – 9/8/08 : FBa01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Fred Thompson's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 15 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 285 Detailed variable listing – subject F FBa03 Watched Joe Lieberman's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
9/3/08 – 9/8/08
Filter If know when Republican 9/3/08 – 9/4/08 : FBa01 = 1 convention is being held 9/5/08 – 9/8/08 : FBa01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Joe Lieberman's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 10 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FBa04 Watched Palin's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
9/4/08 – 9/9/08
Filter If know when Republican 9/4/08 : FBa01 = 1 convention is being held 9/5/08 – 9/9/08 : FBa01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 15 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
286 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FBa05 Watched McCain's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
9/5/08 – 9/10/08
Filter If know when Republican convention is FBa01 = 2 being held
Did you see or hear any of John McCain's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 30 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 30 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FBa06 Watched news coverage of Republican convention
Schedule Nat RCS
9/2/08 – 9/9/08
Filter If know when Republican 9/2/08 – 9/4/08 : FBa01 = 1 convention is being held 9/5/08 – 9/9/08 : FBa01 = 2
Have you watched or listened to any coverage of the Republican Party convention on local news programs, national news programs, or political talk shows?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 287 Detailed variable listing – subject F FBb — Democratic convention
FBb01 Know when Democratic convention is being held
Schedule Nat RCS
8/25/08 – 9/4/08
When is the Democratic Party convention being held? Is it being held now, has it already been held, will it be held soon, or aren't you sure?
1 Being held now 2 Already held 3 Will be held soon 998 Don't know 999 No answer
The Democratic convention was held August 25 – 28, 2008.
FBb02 Watched Michelle Obama's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
8/26/08 – 8/31/08
Filter If know when Democratic 8/26/08 – 8/28/08 : FBb01 = 1 convention is being held 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : FBb01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 10 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
288 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FBb03 Watched Hillary Clinton's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
8/27/08 – 9/1/08
Filter If know when Democratic 8/27/08 – 8/28/08 : FBb01 = 1 convention is being held 8/29/08 – 9/1/08 : FBb01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Hillary Clinton's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 15 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FBb04 Watched Bill Clinton's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
8/28/08 – 9/2/08
Filter If know when Democratic 8/28/08 : FBb01 = 1 convention is being held 8/29/08 – 9/2/08 : FBb01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 10 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 289 Detailed variable listing – subject F FBb05 Watched Biden's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
8/28/08 – 8/31/08
Filter If know when Democratic 8/28/08 : FBb01 = 1 convention is being held 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : FBb01 = 2
Did you see or hear any of Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 10 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FBb06 Watched Barack Obama's convention speech
Schedule Nat RCS
8/29/08 – 9/3/08
Filter If know when Democratic convention is FBb01 = 2 being held
Did you see or hear any of Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 30 minutes, or the entire speech?
1 Yes, few minutes 2 Yes, 30 minutes 3 Yes, entire speech 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
290 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FBb07 Watched news coverage of Democratic convention
Schedule Nat RCS
8/25/08 – 8/31/08
Filter If know when Democratic 8/25/08 – 8/28/08 : FBb01 = 1 convention is being held 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : FBb01 = 2
Have you watched or listened to any coverage of the Democratic Party convention on local news programs, national news programs, or political talk shows?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FC — Political advertising
FC01 Saw any candidate ads in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 5/29/08
In the past week, have you seen or heard ads for any of the candidates for president on TV, radio, or on the Internet?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 291 Detailed variable listing – subject F FC02 Watched 30-minute Obama ad
Schedule Nat RCS
10/30/08 – 11/3/08
Did you happen to watch any of the 30-minute ad that Barack Obama put on television {10/30/08 : last night | 10/31/08 – 11/3/08 : this past Wednesday night} [October 29]? [If yes:] Did you watch all of it, some of it, or just a little?
1 Yes, all 2 Yes, some 3 Yes, a little 4 No, none 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FD — Other campaign/political discourse
FD01 Watched 1/28 State of the Union speech
Schedule Nat RCS
1/29/08 – 2/3/08
Did you happen to watch President Bush's State of the Union speech {1/29/08 : last night | 1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Monday night} [January 28], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
292 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FD02 Watched 8/17 Rick Warren candidate event
Schedule Nat RCS
8/18/08 – 8/22/08
Did you happen to watch the question and answer session conducted by Reverend Rick Warren with John McCain and Barack Obama that took place this past weekend [August 17], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FD03 Candidates watched during 8/17 Rick Warren event
Schedule Nat RCS
8/18/08 – 8/22/08
Filter If watched event FD02 = 1
Which of the following did you watch: only the interview with Senator McCain, only the interview with Senator Obama, or the interviews with both candidates?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 293 Detailed variable listing – subject F FD04 Learned Obama chosen Biden as running mate
Schedule Nat RCS
8/23/08 – 8/25/08
Who has Barack Obama chosen as his running mate for vice president?
1 Biden 2 Other 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FD05 Method of learning that Obama chose Biden as running mate
Schedule Nat RCS
8/23/08 – 8/25/08
Filter If learned Obama chose Biden as running FD04 = 1 mate
How did you first learn that Barack Obama chose Joe Biden as his running mate: from someone who told you in person or by telephone, from the Obama campaign by text message or email, or from the media?
1 In person or by phone 2 Obama campaign message 3 Media 4 Other (verbatim answer in FD05r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
294 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F FD06 Method of learning from media that Obama chose Biden as running mate
Schedule Nat RCS
8/23/08 – 8/25/08
Filter If learned from media that Obama chose FD05 = 3 Biden as running mate
Did you learn from television, radio, a text message or email from a news organization, the Internet, or a newspaper?
1 Television 2 Radio 3 Text message or email 4 Internet 5 Newspaper 6 Other 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FD07 Watched 9/11 Service Nation summit
Schedule Nat RCS
9/12/08 – 9/16/08
Did you happen to watch the Service Nation Summit question and answer session with John McCain and Barack Obama that took place {9/12/08 : last evening | 9/13/08 – 9/16/08 : Thursday evening} [September 11], or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 295 Detailed variable listing – subject F FD08 Candidates watched during 9/11 Service Nation Summit
Schedule Nat RCS
9/12/08 – 9/16/08
Filter If watched summit FD07 = 1
Which of the following did you watch: only the interview with Senator McCain, only the interview with Senator Obama, or the interviews with both candidates?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Both 998 Don't know 999 No answer
FD09 Watched 9/24 Bush speech on economy
Schedule Nat RCS
9/25/08 – 9/30/08
Did you watch President Bush's speech on the economy {9/25/08 : last night | 9/26/08 – 9/30/08 : Wednesday night} [September 24]?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
296 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject F K — Political participation
KA — Interest in the campaign
KA01 How closely following 2008 campaign
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
How closely {Nat RCS : are you following | Reint : did you follow} the 2008 presidential campaign: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not closely at all?
1 Very closely 2 Somewhat closely 3 Not too closely 4 Not closely at all 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB — Political discussion
KB01 Days discussed politics in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
How many days in the past week did you discuss politics with your family or friends?
Number: 0 – 7 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 297 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB02 Disagreement when discussed politics in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 8/27/08
Filter If discussed politics in past week KB01 = 1 – 7
When you talked with your friends and family, how much disagreement was there: a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little or none?
1 Great deal 2 Quite a bit 3 Some 4 Very little 5 None 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB03 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 7/1/08
In the past week, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
298 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KB04 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (2, wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/8/08 – 8/10/08, 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/21/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
See also KB05 for alternate wording.
KB05 Tried to influence other's vote in past week (2, wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 8/10/08
In the past week, have you tried to convince anyone why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
See also KB04 for alternate wording.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 299 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB06 Tried to influence other's vote during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 7/1/08
During the presidential campaign, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KB07 Tried to influence other's vote during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
300 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KB08 Tried to influence other's vote during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB09 Method of influencing other's vote in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If tried to influence other's vote in past KB03 = 1 week
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email {2/25/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08 : or other online method}?
Multiple answers accepted: KB09rA Phone KB09rB In person KB09rC Mail KB09rD Online KB09rZ Other (verbatim answer in KB09rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 301 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB10 Method of influencing other's vote in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If tried to influence other's 8/8/08 – 8/10/08 : KB04 = 1 or KB05 = 1 vote in past week 8/11/08 – 11/3/08 : KB04 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KB10rA Phone KB10rB In person KB10rC Mail KB10rD Online KB10rZ Other (verbatim answer in KB10rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/21/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
302 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KB11 Method of influencing other's vote during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If tried to influence other's vote during KB06 = 1 campaign
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KB11rA Phone KB11rB In person KB11rC Mail KB11rD Online KB11rZ Other (verbatim answer in KB11rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 303 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB12 Method of influencing other's vote during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If tried to influence other's vote during KB07 = 1 primary
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KB12rA Phone KB12rB In person KB12rC Mail KB12rD Online KB12rZ Other (verbatim answer in KB12rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
304 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KB13 Method of influencing other's vote during general election
Schedule R
Filter If tried to influence other's vote during KB08 = 1 general election
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KB13rA Phone KB13rB In person KB13rC Mail KB13rD Online KB13rZ Other (verbatim answer in KB13rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 305 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB14 Anyone known personally tried to influence vote in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 6/23/08, 7/2/08 – 9/25/08, 10/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {6/9/08 – 6/23/08, 7/2/08 – 6/9/08 – 6/23/08 : KB01 = 1 – 7 and RCa05 = 1 – 9/25/08 : discussed politics 4 in past week, and specified 7/2/08 – 9/25/08 : KB01 = 1 – 7 and RCa07 = 1 – presidential candidate 5 would vote for today}
In the past week, has anyone you know personally tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB15 Anyone known personally tried to influence vote during general election
Schedule R
During the general election campaign, did anyone you know personally try to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
306 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KB16 Closest relation supports same candidate
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If discussed politics in past 3/7/08 – 3/24/08 : KB01 = 1 – 7 and (RBa02 = 1 – week, and specified 9 or RCa03 = 1 – 3 or RCa04 = presidential candidate 1 – 3) would vote for today 5/2/08 – 6/8/08 : KB01 = 1 – 7 and (RBa02 = 1 – 9 or RCa05 = 1 – 4 or RCa06 = 1 – 4)
Does the person you have the closest relationship with support the same candidate you support, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB17 Ever tried to influence vote of closest relation
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If discussed politics in past week, and KB16 = 1, 2, 998 specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate
Have you ever tried to show that person why they should vote for or against a candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 307 Detailed variable listing – subject K KB18 Closest relation ever tried to influence vote
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If discussed politics in past week, and KB16 = 1, 2, 998 specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate
Has that person ever tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KB19 Anyone other than closest relation tried to influence vote in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 6/8/08
Filter If discussed politics in past week, and KB16 = 1, 2, 998 specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate
In the past week, has anyone else you know personally tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
308 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC — Contact by campaigns
KC01 Contacted by campaign in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 8/7/08
In the past week, has anyone from one of the presidential campaigns talked to you about the presidential election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC02 Contacted by campaign in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
In the past week, has anyone from one of the presidential campaigns contacted you about the presidential election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 309 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC03 Campaign contacted by in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If contacted by campaign in past week KC02 = 1
Which candidate did the campaign that contacted you support?
Multiple answers accepted: KC03rA McCain KC03rB Obama KC03rC Nader KC03rD Barr KC03rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
KC04 Contacted by campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did anyone from one of the presidential campaigns or a group supporting one of the presidential candidates contact you about the presidential election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
310 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC05 Campaign contacted by during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by campaign during primary KC04 = 1
Which candidate did the campaign or group that contacted you support?
Multiple answers accepted: KC05rA Clinton KC05rB Edwards KC05rC Huckabee KC05rD McCain KC05rE Obama KC05rF Romney KC05rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC05rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC06 Contacted by McCain or Obama campaign during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you receive email from either the Obama or McCain campaigns? [If yes:] Which campaign?
1 Yes, from Obama 2 Yes, from McCain 3 Yes, from both 4 No, from neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 311 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC07 Method of contact by campaign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08
Filter If contacted by campaign in past week KC01 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KC07rA Phone KC07rB In person KC07rC Mail KC07rD Online KC07rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC07rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
312 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC08 Method of contact by McCain campaign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If contacted by McCain campaign in past KC03rA = 1 week
How did the McCain campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KC08rA Phone KC08rB In person KC08rC Mail KC08rD Online KC08rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC08rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 313 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC09 Method of contact by Obama campaign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign in past KC03rB = 1 week
How did the Obama campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KC09rA Phone KC09rB In person KC09rC Mail KC09rD Online KC09rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC09rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
314 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC10 Method of contact by Clinton campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign during KC05rA = 1 primary
How did the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KC10rA Phone KC10rB In person KC10rC Mail KC10rD Online KC10rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC10rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 315 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC11 Method of contact by Obama campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign during KC05rE = 1 primary
How did the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KC11rA Phone KC11rB In person KC11rC Mail KC11rD Online KC11rZ Other (verbatim answer in KC11rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
316 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC12 Frequency of phone contact by Clinton campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign by phone KC10rA = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign during the presidential primary campaign by telephone: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC13 Frequency of in-person contact by Clinton campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign in person KC10rB = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign during the presidential primary campaign in person: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 317 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC14 Frequency of mail contact by Clinton campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign by mail KC10rC = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign during the presidential primary campaign by regular mail: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC15 Frequency of online contact by Clinton campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign online KC10rD = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign during the presidential primary campaign by email or other online method: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
318 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KC16 Frequency of phone contact by Obama campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign by phone KC11rA = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign during the presidential primary campaign by telephone: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC17 Frequency of in-person contact by Obama campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign in person KC11rB = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign during the presidential primary campaign in person: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 319 Detailed variable listing – subject K KC18 Frequency of mail contact by Obama campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign by mail KC11rC = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign during the presidential primary campaign by regular mail: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KC19 Frequency of online contact by Obama campaign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign online KC11rD = 1 during primary
How often did you hear from the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign during the presidential primary campaign by email or other online method: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
1 Once a week or more 2 Every other week 3 One or two times a month 4 Less than once a month 998 Don't know 999 No answer
320 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD — Contribution to campaigns
KD01 Contributed to candidate in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
In the past week, have you given money to any of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
KD02 Contributed to candidate in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 321 Detailed variable listing – subject K KD03 Candidate contributed to in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If contributed to candidate in past week KD02 = 1
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Multiple answers accepted: KD03rA McCain KD03rB Obama KD03rC Nader KD03rD Barr KD03rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
KD04 Contributed to candidate during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
During the presidential campaign, have you given money to any of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
322 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD05 Contributed to candidate during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KD06 Candidate contributed to during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to candidate during primary KD05 = 1
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Multiple answers accepted: KD06rA Clinton KD06rB Edwards KD06rC Huckabee KD06rD McCain KD06rE Obama KD06rF Romney KD06rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD06rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 323 Detailed variable listing – subject K KD07 Contributed to candidate during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KD08 Candidate contributed to during general election
Schedule R
Filter If contributed to candidate during general KD07 = 1 election
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Multiple answers accepted: KD08rA McCain KD08rB Obama KD08rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD08rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
324 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD09 Method of contributing to candidate in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If contributed to candidate in past week KD01 = 1
You said that you have given money to one of the presidential candidates. Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate in the past week: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Multiple answers accepted: KD09rA Mail KD09rB Online KD09rC In person KD09rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD09rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 325 Detailed variable listing – subject K KD10 Method of contributing to candidate in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
10/2/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If contributed to candidate in past week KD02 = 1
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the past week: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Multiple answers accepted: KD10rA Mail KD10rB Online KD10rC In person KD10rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD10rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/3 of sample FB = 1
326 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD11 Method of contributing to candidate during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If contributed to candidate during KD04 = 1 campaign
You said that you have given money to one of the presidential candidates. Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Multiple answers accepted: KD11rA Mail KD11rB Online KD11rC In person KD11rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD11rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 327 Detailed variable listing – subject K KD12 Method of contributing to candidate during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to candidate during primary KD05 = 1
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential primary campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Multiple answers accepted: KD12rA Mail KD12rB Online KD12rC In person KD12rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD12rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
328 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD13 Method of contributing to candidate during general election
Schedule R
Filter If contributed to candidate during general KD07 = 1 election
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential general election campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Multiple answers accepted: KD13rA Mail KD13rB Online KD13rC In person KD13rZ Other (verbatim answer in KD13rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KD14 Frequency of contributing to Clinton during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to Clinton during primary KD06rA = 1
Approximately how often did you contribute money to Hillary Clinton during the primary campaign?
1 Once 2 Twice 3 Three or four times 4 Five or more times 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 329 Detailed variable listing – subject K KD15 Amount contributed to Clinton during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to Clinton during primary KD06rA = 1
Approximately how much money did you contribute to Hillary Clinton during the primary campaign?
1 $50 or less 2 $51 – $100 3 $101 – $500 4 $501 – $1,000 5 $1,001 – $1,500 6 $1,501 – $2,000 7 $2,001 – $2,300 8 More than $2,300 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KD16 Frequency of contributing to Obama during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to Obama during primary KD06rE = 1
Approximately how often did you contribute money to Barack Obama during the primary campaign?
1 Once 2 Twice 3 Three or four times 4 Five or more times 998 Don't know 999 No answer
330 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KD17 Amount contributed to Obama during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contributed to Obama during primary KD06rE = 1
Approximately how much money did you contribute to Barack Obama during the primary campaign?
1 $50 or less 2 $51 – $100 3 $101 – $500 4 $501 – $1,000 5 $1,001 – $1,500 6 $1,501 – $2,000 7 $2,001 – $2,300 8 More than $2,300 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KE — Work for campaigns
KE01 Worked for candidate in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
In the past week, have you done any work for one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 331 Detailed variable listing – subject K KE02 Worked for candidate in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
332 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KE03 Candidate worked for in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If worked for candidate in past week KE02 = 1
For which candidate did you do work?
Multiple answers accepted: KE03rA McCain KE03rB Obama KE03rC Nader KE03rD Barr KE03rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
KE04 Worked for candidate during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
During the presidential campaign, have you done any work for one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 333 Detailed variable listing – subject K KE05 Worked for candidate during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KE06 Candidate worked for during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If worked for candidate during primary KE05 = 1
For which candidate did you do work?
Multiple answers accepted: KE06rA Clinton KE06rB Edwards KE06rC Huckabee KE06rD McCain KE06rE Obama KE06rF Romney KE06rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE06rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
334 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KE07 Worked for candidate during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KE08 Candidate worked for during general election
Schedule R
Filter If worked for candidate during general KE07 = 1 election
For which candidate did you do work?
Multiple answers accepted: KE08rA McCain KE08rB Obama KE08rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE08rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 335 Detailed variable listing – subject K KE09 Method of working for candidate in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If worked for candidate in past week KE01 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email {2/25/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08 : or other online method}?
Multiple answers accepted: KE09rA Phone KE09rB In person KE09rC Mail KE09rD Online KE09rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE09rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
336 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KE10 Method of working for candidate in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If worked for candidate in past week KE02 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KE10rA Phone KE10rB In person KE10rC Mail KE10rD Online KE10rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE10rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 337 Detailed variable listing – subject K KE11 Method of working for candidate during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If worked for candidate during campaign KE04 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KE11rA Phone KE11rB In person KE11rC Mail KE11rD Online KE11rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE11rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
338 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KE12 Method of working for candidate during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If worked for candidate during primary KE05 = 1
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KE12rA Phone KE12rB In person KE12rC Mail KE12rD Online KE12rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE12rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 339 Detailed variable listing – subject K KE13 Method of working for candidate during general election
Schedule R
Filter If worked for candidate during general KE07 = 1 election
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Multiple answers accepted: KE13rA Phone KE13rB In person KE13rC Mail KE13rD Online KE13rZ Other (verbatim answer in KE13rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
340 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KF — Other support for campaigns
KF01 Attended political meeting in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, have you gone to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 341 Detailed variable listing – subject K KF02 Candidate attended meeting for in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If attended political meeting in past week KF01 = 1
For which candidate did you attend a rally in the past week?
Multiple answers accepted: KF02rA McCain KF02rB Obama KF02rC Nader KF02rD Barr KF02rZ Other (verbatim answer in KF02rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
KF03 Attended political meeting during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
During the presidential campaign, have you gone to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
342 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KF04 Attended political meeting during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KF05 Candidate attended meeting for during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If attended political meeting during KF04 = 1 primary
For which candidate did you attend a rally?
Multiple answers accepted: KF05rA Clinton KF05rB Edwards KF05rC Huckabee KF05rD McCain KF05rE Obama KF05rF Romney KF05rZ Other (verbatim answer in KF05rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 343 Detailed variable listing – subject K KF06 Attended political meeting during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KF07 Showed campaign sign in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
In the past week, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
344 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KF08 Candidate showed sign for in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If showed campaign sign in past week KF07 = 1
For which candidate did you do that?
Multiple answers accepted: KF08rA McCain KF08rB Obama KF08rC Nader KF08rD Barr KF08rZ Other (verbatim answer in KF08rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
KF09 Showed campaign sign during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
During the presidential campaign, have you worn a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or placed a sign in your window or in front of your house?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 345 Detailed variable listing – subject K KF10 Showed campaign sign during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KF11 Candidate showed sign for during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If showed campaign sign during primary KF10 = 1
For which candidate did you do that?
Multiple answers accepted: KF11rA Clinton KF11rB Edwards KF11rC Huckabee KF11rD McCain KF11rE Obama KF11rF Romney KF11rZ Other (verbatim answer in KF11rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
346 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KF12 Showed campaign sign during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KG — Online/social media use for political activities
KG01 Visited campaign website in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done in the past week: Have you visited a website of a presidential campaign or political party?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 347 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG02 Visited campaign website in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
In the past week, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
348 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG03 Campaign website visited in past week
Schedule Nat RCS
10/2/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If visited campaign website in past week KG02 = 1
Which candidate's website did you visit during the past week?
Multiple answers accepted: KG03rA McCain KG03rB Obama KG03rC Nader KG03rD Barr KG03rZ Other (verbatim answer in KG03rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 349 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG04 Visited campaign website during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done during the presidential campaign: Have you visited a website of a presidential campaign or political party?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KG05 Visited campaign website during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
350 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG06 Campaign website visited during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If visited campaign website during primary KG05 = 1
Which candidate's website did you visit during the presidential primary campaign?
Multiple answers accepted: KG06rA Clinton KG06rB Edwards KG06rC Huckabee KG06rD McCain KG06rE Obama KG06rF Romney KG06rZ Other (verbatim answer in KG06rZv)
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KG07 Visited campaign website during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 351 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG08 Viewed online campaign video in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 8/7/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done in the past week: Have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
KG09 Viewed online campaign video in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
In the past week, have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
352 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG10 Viewed online campaign video during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 8/7/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done during the presidential campaign: Have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KG11 Viewed online campaign video during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you view video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 353 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG12 Forwarded online campaign information in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done in the past week: Have you forwarded any emails, audio or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers or other people you know?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
KG13 Forwarded online campaign information in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
In the past week, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
354 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG14 Forwarded online campaign information during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done during the presidential campaign: Have you forwarded any emails, audio or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers or other people you know?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KG15 Forwarded online campaign information during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
During the presidential primary campaign, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 355 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG16 Frequency of forwarding online campaign information during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/2/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If forwarded online campaign information KG15 = 1 during primary
How often did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know during the presidential primary campaign?
1 Once 2 Two or three times 3 Four or five times 4 Six or seven times 5 More than seven times 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KG17 Forwarded online campaign information during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
356 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG18 Discussed politics online in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done in the past week: Did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, using message boards, forums or instant messaging services?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
KG19 Discussed politics online in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/11/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
In the past week, did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, or using message boards, forums, or instant messaging services?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 357 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG20 Discussed politics online during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done during the presidential campaign: Did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, using message boards, forums or instant messaging services?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KG21 Discussed politics online during general election
Schedule R
During the presidential general election campaign, did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, or using message boards, forums, or instant messaging services?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
358 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG22 Read or commented on political blog in past week (1)
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done in the past week: Have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
KG23 Read or commented on political blog in past week (2)
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
In the past week, have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 359 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG24 Read or commented on political blog during campaign so far
Schedule Nat RCS
6/17/08 – 7/1/08
Filter If have Internet access WG01 = 1
Please tell me if this is something you have done during the presidential campaign: Have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
KG25 Contacted by Clinton campaign to email others during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign online KC10rD = 1 during primary
During the presidential primaries, did the Clinton campaign email you to contact other people to ask them to vote for Senator Clinton, or didn't the Clinton campaign do this?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
360 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG26 Contacted others as result of Clinton emails during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Clinton campaign to email KG25 = 1 others during primary
As a result of these emails, did you contact people you know, people you did not know, or both to ask them to vote for Senator Clinton, or did you not contact anyone at all?
1 Contacted people known 2 Contacted people not known 3 Contacted both 4 Did not contact anyone 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KG27 Number of people contacted as result of Clinton emails during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted others as result of receiving KG26 = 1 – 3 Clinton emails to do so during primary
Approximately how many people did you contact on behalf of the Clinton campaign as a result of their emails asking you to do so?
1 One 2 Two to five 3 Six to 10 4 11 to 20 5 21 to 50 6 More than 50 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 361 Detailed variable listing – subject K KG28 Contacted by Obama campaign to email others during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign online KC11rD = 1 during primary
During the presidential primaries, did the Obama campaign email you to contact other people to ask them to vote for Senator Obama, or didn't the Obama campaign do this?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
KG29 Contacted others as result of Obama emails during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted by Obama campaign to email KG28 = 1 others during primary
As a result of these emails, did you contact people you know, people you did not know, or both to ask them to vote for Senator Obama, or did you not contact anyone at all?
1 Contacted people known 2 Contacted people not known 3 Contacted both 4 Did not contact anyone 998 Don't know 999 No answer
362 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject K KG30 Number of people contacted as result of Obama emails during primary
Schedule Nat RCS
7/8/08 – 8/4/08
Filter If contacted others as result of receiving KG29 = 1 – 3 Obama emails to do so during primary
Approximately how many people did you contact on behalf of the Obama campaign as a result of their emails asking you to do so?
1 One 2 Two to five 3 Six to 10 4 11 to 20 5 21 to 50 6 More than 50 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 363 Detailed variable listing – subject K M — Orientation to politics
MA — Party identification and ideology
MA01 Party ID
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?
1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Independent 4 Other (verbatim answer in MA01r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
MA02 Party ID strength
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If Republican, Democrat, or Independent MA01 = 1 – 3
Do you consider yourself a strong or not a very strong ([party named in MA01:] Republican / Democrat / Independent)?
1 Strong 2 Not very strong 998 Don't know 999 No answer
364 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject M MA03 Party lean
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Filter If not Republican or Democrat MA01 = 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party?
1 Republican 2 Democratic 3 Neither 998 Don't know 999 No answer
MA04 Conservative – liberal
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
Generally speaking, would you describe your political views as very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
1 Very conservative 2 Somewhat conservative 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat liberal 5 Very liberal 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 365 Detailed variable listing – subject M MB — Political confidence and efficacy
MB01 Trust federal government
Schedule Nat RCS
5/30/08 – 9/3/08
Thinking about the federal government in Washington, how much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government to do what is right: always, most of the time, or some of the time?
1 Always 2 Most of the time 3 Some of the time 4 Never 998 Don't know 999 No answer
MB02 Sometimes politics too complicated
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement: Sometimes politics seems so complicated that a person like me cannot really understand what is going on.
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 5 Neither agree nor disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 9/4/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
366 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject M MB03 People like me have no say over government
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/30/08 – 11/3/08
Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement: People like me have no say over what the government does.
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 5 Neither agree nor disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 9/4/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
MC — General political knowledge
MC01 Who determines if law is constitutional
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Who has the final responsibility to determine if a law is constitutional or not? Is it the president, the Congress, or the Supreme Court? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 President 2 Congress 3 Supreme Court 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also MC01a for don't know prompt.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 367 Detailed variable listing – subject M MC01a Don't know prompt for MC01
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
0 Respondent gave answer to MC01 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
MC02 Majority required to override presidential veto
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
How much of a majority is required for the US Senate and House to override a presidential veto? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Two-thirds 2 Other (verbatim answer in MC02r2v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also MC02a for don't know prompt.
MC02a Don't know prompt for MC02
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
0 Respondent gave answer to MC02 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
368 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject M MC03 Party with most members in Congress
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Do you happen to know which party has the most members in the United States House of Representatives? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Democratic 2 Republican 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also MC03a for don't know prompt.
MC03a Don't know prompt for MC03
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
0 Respondent gave answer to MC03 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 369 Detailed variable listing – subject M MC04 How Supreme Court justices are chosen
Schedule Nat RCS
5/12/08 – 11/3/08
To the best of your knowledge, do you happen to know how Supreme Court justices are chosen? Are they nominated by a nonpartisan congressional committee, elected by the American people, nominated by the president and then confirmed by the Senate, or appointed if they receive a two-thirds majority vote of the justices already on the court? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
1 Nominated by congressional committee 2 Elected 3 Nominated by president and confirmed by Senate 4 Appointed by two-thirds of justices 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also MC04a for don't know prompt.
MC04a Don't know prompt for MC04
Schedule Nat RCS
5/12/08 – 11/3/08
0 Respondent gave answer to MC04 without prompting 1 Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"
370 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject M N — Perceptions of candidates' electoral chances
NA — Primary election
NAa — Likely primary outcomes
NAa01 Chance Giuliani will be Republican nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Rudy Giuliani will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 371 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAa02 Chance Huckabee will be Republican nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Mike Huckabee will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAa03 Chance McCain will be Republican nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized McCain in favorability AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are John McCain will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
372 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAa04 Chance Romney will be Republican nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Mitt Romney will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAa05 Chance Thompson will be Republican nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
1/17/08 – 1/21/08
Filter If recognized Thompson in favorability AAt01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Fred Thompson will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 373 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAa06 Chance Clinton will be Democratic nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Hillary Clinton will beat the other Democratic candidates and become the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAa07 Chance Edwards will be Democratic nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are John Edwards will beat the other Democratic candidates and become the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
374 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAa08 Chance Obama will be Democratic nominee
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Obama in favorability ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Barack Obama will beat the other Democratic candidates and become the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 375 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb — Primary endorsements
NAb01 Endorsement of major IA/NH/MA papers for Republican nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/6/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know which one candidate the major papers in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts endorsed for the Republican nomination for president? [As necessary:] That is The Des Moines Register in Iowa, the Manchester Union Leader in New Hampshire, and The Boston Globe in Massachusetts, which neighbors New Hampshire.
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Tancredo 8 Thompson 9 Other (verbatim answer in NAb01r9v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
376 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb02 Joe Lieberman endorsement for Republican nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/6/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know which one candidate Joe Lieberman endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Tancredo 8 Thompson 9 Other (verbatim answer in NAb02r9v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 377 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb03 National Right to Life endorsement for Republican nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 1/21/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who National Right to Life endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Tancredo 8 Thompson 9 Other (verbatim answer in NAb03r9v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Thompson
378 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb04 National Right to Life endorsement of Thompson for Republican nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
1/11/08 – 1/21/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
National Right to Life endorsed Fred Thompson [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely, less likely, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Fred Thompson?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Thompson 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAb05 New York Times endorsement for Republican nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
1/25/08 – 2/18/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who The New York Times endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 McCain 4 Romney 5 Other (verbatim answer in NAb05r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 379 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb06 New York Times endorsement of McCain for Republican nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
1/25/08 – 2/18/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
The New York Times endorsed John McCain [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support McCain, less likely to support McCain, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support John McCain?
1 Makes more likely to vote for McCain 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAb07 James Dobson endorsement for Republican nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
2/8/08 – 2/18/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who Dr. James Dobson, president of Focus on the Family, endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Other (verbatim answer in NAb07r3v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee
380 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb08 James Dobson endorsement of Huckabee for Republican nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
2/8/08 – 2/18/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Dr. James Dobson endorsed Mike Huckabee [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Huckabee, less likely to support Huckabee, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Mike Huckabee?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Huckabee 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 381 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb09 Oprah Winfrey endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/6/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who Oprah Winfrey endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Biden 2 Clinton 3 Dodd 4 Edwards 5 Gravel 6 Kucinich 7 Obama 8 Richardson 9 Other (verbatim answer in NAb09r9v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
382 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb10 New York Times endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
1/25/08 – 2/5/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who The New York Times endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Obama 5 Other (verbatim answer in NAb10r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton
NAb11 New York Times endorsement of Clinton for Democratic nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
1/25/08 – 2/5/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
The New York Times endorsed Hillary Clinton [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Clinton, less likely to support Clinton, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Hillary Clinton?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Clinton 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 383 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb12 Edward Kennedy endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
1/28/08 – 2/6/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who Senator Edward Kennedy endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Obama 5 Other (verbatim answer in NAb12r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAb13 Edward Kennedy endorsement of Obama for Democratic nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
1/28/08 – 2/6/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Senator Edward Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Obama 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
384 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb14 United Farm Workers endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 2/11/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who the United Farm Workers endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Obama 5 Other (verbatim answer in NAb14r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton
NAb15 United Farm Workers endorsement of Clinton for Democratic nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 2/11/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
The United Farm Workers endorsed Hillary Clinton [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Clinton, less likely to support Clinton, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Hillary Clinton?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Clinton 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 385 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb16 MoveOn.Org endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 2/11/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who MoveOn.Org endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Obama 5 Other (verbatim answer in NAb16r5v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAb17 MoveOn.Org endorsement of Obama for Democratic nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
2/4/08 – 2/11/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
MoveOn.Org endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Obama 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
386 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAb18 Bill Richardson endorsement for Democratic nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
3/24/08 – 4/2/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Do you happen to know who New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Other (verbatim answer in NAb18r3v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAb19 Bill Richardson endorsement of Obama for Democratic nomination affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
3/24/08 – 4/2/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
Governor Bill Richardson endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Obama 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 387 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc — Actual primary outcomes
NAc01 Republican winner of Iowa caucus
Schedule Nat RCS
1/4/08 – 1/8/08
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Iowa caucus?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Thompson 8 Haven't heard 9 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Huckabee
388 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc02 Democratic winner of Iowa caucus
Schedule Nat RCS
1/4/08 – 1/8/08
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Iowa caucus?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Kucinich 5 Obama 6 Richardson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 389 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc03 Republican winner of New Hampshire primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 1/15/08
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the New Hampshire primary?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Thompson 8 Haven't heard 9 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
390 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc04 Democratic winner of New Hampshire primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/9/08 – 1/21/08
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the New Hampshire primary?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Kucinich 5 Obama 6 Richardson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 391 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc05 Republican winner of Michigan primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/16/08 – 1/21/08
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Michigan primary?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Thompson 8 Haven't heard 9 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Romney
392 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc06 Democratic winner of Nevada caucuses
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/27/08
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Nevada caucuses?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Kucinich 5 Obama 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Clinton
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 393 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc07 Republican winner of South Carolina primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/22/08 – 1/29/08
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the South Carolina primary?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Thompson 8 Haven't heard 9 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
394 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc08 Democratic winner of South Carolina primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/28/08 – 1/29/08
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the South Carolina primary?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Kucinich 5 Obama 6 Richardson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAc09 Republican winner of Florida primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Florida primary?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 395 Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc10 Democratic winner of Florida primary
Schedule Nat RCS
1/30/08 – 2/5/08
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Florida primary?
1 Clinton 2 Edwards 3 Gravel 4 Obama 5 Haven't heard 6 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NAc11 Republican winner on Super Tuesday
Schedule Nat RCS
2/6/08 – 2/12/08
Which Republican candidate running for president won more of the Republican primaries and state conventions on Super Tuesday, February 5?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: McCain
396 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NAc12 Republican candidate with most delegates for nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
2/13/08 – 3/4/08
As far as you know, which Republican candidate for president currently has the most delegates for the Republican party nomination?
1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Paul 4 Other (verbatim answer in NAc12r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAc13 Democratic candidate with most delegates for nomination
Schedule Nat RCS
2/13/08 – 5/29/08
As far as you know, which Democratic candidate for president currently has the most delegates for the Democratic party nomination?
1 Clinton 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Other (verbatim answer in NAc13r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 397 Detailed variable listing – subject N NB — General election
NBa — Likely general election outcomes
NBa01 Chance Giuliani will beat Democrat
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Giuliani in favorability AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Rudy Giuliani will beat the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
398 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NBa02 Chance Huckabee will beat Democrat
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If recognized Huckabee in favorability AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Mike Huckabee will beat the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 399 Detailed variable listing – subject N NBa03 Chance McCain will beat Democrat
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If {12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : 12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = recognized McCain in 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 favorability question and not a Democrat}
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are John McCain will beat {12/17/07 – 6/25/08 : the Democratic candidate | 6/26/08 – 11/3/08 : Barack Obama} for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/28/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
400 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NBa04 Chance Romney will beat Democrat
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If recognized Romney in favorability AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 question and not a Democrat
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Mitt Romney will beat the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NBa05 Chance Clinton will beat Republican
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If recognized Clinton in favorability ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Hillary Clinton will beat the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 401 Detailed variable listing – subject N NBa06 Chance Edwards will beat Republican
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/29/08
Filter If recognized Edwards in favorability ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999 question and not a Republican
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are John Edwards will beat the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
402 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N NBa07 Chance Obama will beat Republican
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If {12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : 12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 recognized Obama in – 4, 998, 999 favorability question and not a Republican}
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are Barack Obama will beat {12/17/07 – 6/25/08 : the Republican candidate | 6/26/08 – 11/3/08 : John McCain} for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win 101 Depends on nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 8/28/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 403 Detailed variable listing – subject N NBb — General election endorsements
NBb01 Colin Powell endorsement for president
Schedule Nat RCS
10/19/08 – 10/23/08
Do you happen to know who Colin Powell endorsed for president?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Other (verbatim answer in NBb01r3v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Correct answer: Obama
NBb02 Colin Powell endorsement of Obama for president affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
10/19/08 – 10/23/08
Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama [for president]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Obama 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
404 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject N R — Voting behavior and attitudes
RA — Voter registration
RA01 Registered to vote at time of interview
Schedule Nat RCS
3/17/08 – 11/3/08
These days, many people are so busy they cannot find time to register to vote, or they move around so often they do not get a chance to re-register. Are you currently registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you been able to register so far?
1 Yes, registered 2 No, not registered 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RA02 Registered to vote on Election Day (asked before vote choice question)
Schedule R
By Election Day, were you registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 1
See also RA03 for alternate question position.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 405 Detailed variable listing – subject R RA03 Registered to vote on Election Day (asked after vote choice question)
Schedule R
By Election Day, were you registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
See also RA02 for alternate question position.
406 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RB — Primary election
RBa — Intended primary vote
RBa01 Candidate would vote for today in Republican primary
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 3/4/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
If you voted today in the Republican presidential primary election or caucus in your state, which candidate would you vote for? [Read candidate names.]
1 {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} 2 Huckabee 3 {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} 7 {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} 8 {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} 9 Other (verbatim answer in RBa01r9v) 10 Would not vote for nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 407 Detailed variable listing – subject R RBa02 Candidate would vote for today in Democratic primary
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 6/8/08
Filter If not a Republican MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999
If you voted today in the Democratic presidential primary election or caucus in your state, which candidate would you vote for? [Read candidate names.]
1 {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} 2 Clinton 3 {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} 4 {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} 5 {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} 6 {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} 7 Obama 8 {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} 9 Other (verbatim answer in RBa02r9v) 10 Would not vote for nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RBb — Actual primary vote
RBb01 Primary election status
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
1 Interviewed before state's presidential primary election 2 Interviewed after state's presidential primary election
408 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RBb02 Voted in primary election
Schedule Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If interviewed after state's presidential RBb01 = 2 primary election
Did you vote in the 2008 presidential primary or caucus in your state, or not? [If yes:] Did you vote in the Republican or Democratic primary or caucus in your state?
1 Yes, Republican 2 Yes, Democratic 3 Did not vote 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 409 Detailed variable listing – subject R RBb03 Candidate voted for in Republican primary
Schedule Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If voted in primary election RBb02 = 1
Who did you vote for in your state's primary or caucus?
1 Giuliani 2 Huckabee 3 Hunter 4 McCain 5 Paul 6 Romney 7 Tancredo 8 Thompson 9 Other (verbatim answer in RBb03r9v) 10 Did not vote for nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
410 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RBb04 Candidate voted for in Democratic primary
Schedule Nat RCS
2/20/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If voted in primary election RBb02 = 2
Who did you vote for in your state's primary or caucus?
1 Biden 2 Clinton 3 Dodd 4 Edwards 5 Gravel 6 Kucinich 7 Obama 8 Richardson 9 Other (verbatim answer in RBb04r9v) 10 Did not vote for nominee 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 411 Detailed variable listing – subject R RC — General election
RCa — Intended general election vote
RCa01 Plan to vote in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
6/26/08 – 8/27/08
Do you plan to vote in the general election in November, or don't you plan to vote?
1 Yes, plan to vote 2 No, don't plan to vote 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa02 Chance of voting in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
6/26/08 – 8/27/08
Filter If plan to vote in general election RCa01 = 1
I would like you to rate your chances of voting in the general election on a scale of one to 10. Ten means you will definitely vote, and one means you will definitely not vote. Of course you may use any number in between.
Number: 1 – 10 1 = definitely not vote 10 = definitely vote 998 Don't know 999 No answer
412 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa03 Would vote today for McCain or Obama
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/27/08
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican, and Barack Obama, the Democrat, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Other (verbatim answer in RCa03r3v) 4 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa04 Would vote today for McCain or Clinton
Schedule Nat RCS
3/7/08 – 3/27/08
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican, and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Clinton 3 Other (verbatim answer in RCa04r3v) 4 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 413 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa05 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, or Nader
Schedule Nat RCS
3/28/08 – 6/23/08
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican; Barack Obama, the Democrat; and Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Other (verbatim answer in RCa05r4v) 5 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa06 Would vote today for McCain, Clinton, or Nader
Schedule Nat RCS
3/28/08 – 6/8/08
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today, and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican; Hillary Clinton, the Democrat; and Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Clinton 3 Nader 4 Other (verbatim answer in RCa06r4v) 5 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
414 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa07 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, or Barr
Schedule Nat RCS
6/24/08 – 9/25/08
Filter If {9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : have not 9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : RCb02 = 2, 998, 999 early voted in general election}
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were {6/24/08 – 8/28/08 : John McCain, the Republican | 8/29/08 – 9/25/08 : John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans}; {6/24/08 – 8/28/08 : Barack Obama, the Democrat | 8/29/08 – 9/25/08 : Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats}; Ralph Nader, the {6/24/08 – 7/13/08 : Green Party | 7/14/08 – 9/25/08 : Independent} candidate; and Bob Barr, the Libertarian, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Barr 5 Other (verbatim answer in RCa07r5v) 6 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 415 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa08 Would vote today for McCain, Obama, Nader, Barr, or McKinney
Schedule Nat RCS
9/26/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have not early voted in general election RCb02 = 2, 998, 999
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, the Independent candidates; Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarians; and Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, the Green Party candidates, for whom would you vote?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Barr 5 McKinney 6 Other (verbatim answer in RCa08r6v) 7 Would not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
416 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa09 Definitely will vote for McCain
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If would vote today for 6/25/08 – 9/25/08 : RCa07 = 1 McCain {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : RCa08 = 1 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election}
Will you definitely vote for John McCain {8/29/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and Sarah Palin} for president, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else? [If chance could change mind:] Is there a good chance you'll change your mind, or would you say it's pretty unlikely?
1 Definitely will vote for candidate 2 Good chance will change mind 3 Unlikely will change mind 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 417 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa10 Definitely will vote for Obama
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If would vote today for 6/25/08 – 9/25/08 : RCa07 = 2 Obama {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : RCa08 = 2 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election}
Will you definitely vote for Barack Obama {8/29/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and Joe Biden} for president, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else? [If chance could change mind:] Is there a good chance you'll change your mind, or would you say it's pretty unlikely?
1 Definitely will vote for candidate 2 Good chance will change mind 3 Unlikely will change mind 998 Don't know 999 No answer
418 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa11 Definitely will vote for Nader
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 8/27/08
Filter If would vote today for Nader RCa07 = 3
Will you definitely vote for Ralph Nader for president, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else? [If chance could change mind:] Is there a good chance you'll change your mind, or would you say it's pretty unlikely?
1 Definitely will vote for candidate 2 Good chance will change mind 3 Unlikely will change mind 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa12 Definitely will vote for Barr
Schedule Nat RCS
6/25/08 – 8/27/08
Filter If would vote today for Barr RCa07 = 4
Will you definitely vote for Bob Barr for president, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else? [If chance could change mind:] Is there a good chance you'll change your mind, or would you say it's pretty unlikely?
1 Definitely will vote for candidate 2 Good chance will change mind 3 Unlikely will change mind 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 419 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa13 Supporting McCain or against Obama
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If would vote today for 8/8/08 – 9/25/08 : RCa07 = 1 McCain {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : RCa08 = 1 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election}
Would you say you are supporting McCain for president more because you are for McCain or more because you are against Obama?
1 For McCain 2 Against Obama 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
420 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa14 Supporting Obama or against McCain
Schedule Nat RCS
8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If would vote today for 8/8/08 – 9/25/08 : RCa07 = 2 Obama {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : RCa08 = 2 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election}
Would you say you are supporting Obama for president more because you are for Obama or more because you are against McCain?
1 For Obama 2 Against McCain 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
RCa15 Plan to early vote in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If have not early voted in general election RCb02 = 2, 998, 999
Do you plan to vote before Election Day, that is vote early at a polling station or by filling out an absentee ballot, in the presidential election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 421 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa16 Received early ballot for general election
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If plan to early vote in general election RCa15 = 1
Have you already received a ballot for the upcoming election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa17 Planned method of early voting in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If plan to early vote in general election RCa15 = 1
How will you cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 Voting at an early polling station 2 Sending in a ballot by mail 3 Sending in a ballot by fax 4 Personally dropping off a ballot at an election office 5 Having someone else drop off a ballot at an election office for you 6 Voting over the telephone 7 Voting online, that is over the Internet 8 Other (verbatim answer in RCa17r8v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
422 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCa18 Planned date of early voting in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If plan to early vote in general election RCa15 = 1
About when do you plan to cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 6 as necessary.]
1 Today 2 One to three days from now 3 Four to six days from now 4 One week from now 5 Two weeks from now 6 More than two weeks from now 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCa19 Personal qualities or issue positions more important to vote choice
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/11/08 – 10/5/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Which {Nat RCS : is | Reint : was} more important to you in choosing a candidate for president: their personal qualities, such as experience and judgment, or their positions on specific issues, such as energy policy and Iraq?
1 Personal qualities 2 Issue positions 3 Both equally 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 423 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb — Actual general election vote
RCb01 Voted in general election (asked post-election)
Schedule R
In talking with people about politics and elections, we often find that they do not get a chance to vote. Did you happen to vote in the November election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb02 Early voted in general election
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Reint : voted in general Reint : RCb01 = 1 election}
Some states allow individuals to vote before Election Day, that is vote early at a polling station or by filling out an absentee ballot. How about you? {Nat RCS : Have you already voted in this year's presidential election, or not? | Reint : Did you vote early in the November election or did you vote on Election Day?}
1 Voted early 2 Voted on Election Day 998 Don't know 999 No answer
424 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb03 Candidate voted for in general election (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 9/25/08
Filter If early voted in general election RCb02 = 1
In the 2008 presidential election who did you vote for: John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader, the Independent candidate; or Bob Barr, the Libertarian?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Barr 5 Other (verbatim answer in RCb03r5v) 6 Did not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also RCb04 for alternate wording.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 425 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb04 Candidate voted for in general election (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/26/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Nat RCS : early} voted in Nat RCS : RCb02 = 1 general election Reint : RCb01 = 1
In the 2008 presidential election who did you vote for: John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, the Independent candidates; Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarians; or Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, the Green Party candidates?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Barr 5 McKinney 6 Other (verbatim answer in RCb04r6v) 7 Did not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also RCb03 for alternate wording.
426 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb05 Voted for McCain or against Obama
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Nat RCS : early} voted for Nat RCS 9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : RCb03 = 1 McCain in general election Nat RCS 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – RCb04 = 1 11/3/08 : Reint : RCb04 = 1
Would you say you {Nat RCS : are supporting | Reint : voted for} McCain for president more because you are for McCain or more because you are against Obama?
1 For McCain 2 Against Obama 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
RCb06 Voted for Obama or against McCain
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Nat RCS : early} voted for Nat RCS 9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : RCb03 = 2 Obama in general election Nat RCS 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – RCb04 = 2 11/3/08 : Reint : RCb04 = 2
Would you say you {Nat RCS : are supporting | Reint : voted for} Obama for president more because you are for Obama or more because you are against McCain?
1 For Obama 2 Against McCain 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 427 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb07 Method of early voting in general election
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If early voted in general election RCb02 = 1
How did you cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
1 Voting at an early polling station 2 Sending in a ballot by mail 3 Sending in a ballot by fax 4 Personally dropping off a ballot at an election office 5 Having someone else drop off a ballot at an election office for you 6 Voting over the telephone 7 Voting online, that is over the Internet 8 Other (verbatim answer in RCb07r8v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb08 Date of early voting in general election (asked pre-election)
Schedule Nat RCS
9/18/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If early voted in general election RCb02 = 1
On what date did you cast your ballot early in the general election? [Read response options 1 – 5 as necessary.]
1 Today 2 Yesterday 3 Two or three days ago 4 Four to seven days ago 5 More than one week ago 998 Don't know 999 No answer
428 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb09 Date of early voting in general election (asked post-election)
Schedule R
Filter If early voted in general election RCb02 = 1
When did you cast your ballot early in the general election?
1 The day before Election Day 2 A couple of days before Election Day 3 The week before Election Day 4 Two or more weeks before Election Day 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb10 Would change early general election vote
Schedule R
Filter If early voted in general election RCb02 = 1
If you voted at the polls on Election Day, would your vote for president have been different than it was on your early ballot?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 429 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb11 How would change early general election vote
Schedule R
Filter If would change early general election vote RCb10 = 1
Who would you have voted for instead? [As necessary:] John McCain, the Republican; Barack Obama, the Democrat; Ralph Nader, the Independent; Bob Barr, the Libertarian; or Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party candidate?
1 McCain 2 Obama 3 Nader 4 Barr 5 McKinney 6 Other (verbatim answer in RCb11r6v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
430 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb12 When made up mind about general election vote
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election RCb01 = 1
When did you make up your mind about how you would vote for president in the November general election: on Election Day, in the last three days before the election, sometime in the last week before the election, earlier in October, sometime in September, or before that?
1 On Election Day 2 Last three days before election 3 Last week before election 4 Earlier in October 5 In September 6 Before September 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb13 McCain's choice of Palin affected vote
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election RCb01 = 1
Did John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate make you more likely to vote for McCain, less likely to vote for McCain, or did it make no difference in your decision to vote for president?
1 Made more likely to vote for McCain 2 Made less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 431 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb14 Obama's choice of Biden affected vote
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election RCb01 = 1
Did Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his vice presidential candidate make you more likely to vote for Obama, less likely to vote for Obama, or did it make no difference in your decision to vote for president?
1 Made more likely to vote for Obama 2 Made less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb15 Ever thought would vote for Obama
Schedule R
Filter If voted for McCain in general election RCb04 = 1
Was there ever a time when you thought you would vote for Obama for president?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
432 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb16 Ever thought would vote for McCain
Schedule R
Filter If voted for Obama in general election RCb04 = 2
Was there ever a time when you thought you would vote for McCain for president?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCb17 First time voting in general election
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election RCb01 = 1
Is this the first time you voted in a general election?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 433 Detailed variable listing – subject R RCb18 Obama will keep campaign promises in office
Schedule R
How often do you think Obama will keep his campaign promises once he is in office: always, most of the time, some of the time, rarely, or never?
1 Always 2 Most of the time 3 Some of the time 4 Rarely 5 Never 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCc — Congressional elections
RCc01 Would vote for Republican or Democrat for US House in general election
Schedule Nat RCS
6/26/08 – 11/3/08
In November you will be able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. If you voted today in the election for your representative, who do you think you would vote for? Would you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Would not vote for representative 998 Don't know 999 No answer
434 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RCc02 US House candidate voted for in general election
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election and do not live RCb01 = 1 and WFc01 = 1, 4 – 6, 8 – 10, 12, in Washington, DC 13, 16 – 42, 44 – 51, 53 – 56
You were able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. Who did you vote for? Was it the Republican or Democrat?
1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Did not vote for representative 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RCc03 US Senate candidate voted for in general election
Schedule R
Filter If voted in general election and live in state RCb01 = 1 and WFc01 = 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, with Senate election 19 – 23, 25 – 28, 30, 31, 33 – 35, 37, 40, 41, 44 – 48, 51, 54, 56
You were also able to vote for US Senate. Who did you vote for? Did you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Did not vote for senator 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 435 Detailed variable listing – subject R RD — Prior elections
RD01 Candidate voted for in 2004 presidential election
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Did you vote in the 2004 presidential election when George W. Bush ran against John Kerry? [If yes:] Did you vote for George W. Bush, the Republican; John Kerry, the Democrat; Ralph Nader of the Green Party; or someone else?
1 Bush 2 Kerry 3 Nader 4 Other 5 Did not vote for president 998 Don't know 999 No answer
436 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject R RD02 Voted in 2006 congressional election
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
The next question is about the congressional elections held in November 2006. In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you? I did not vote in the November 2006 election. I thought about voting in that election but didn't. I usually vote but didn't in that election. I am sure I voted in the November 2006 election.
1 Did not vote 2 Thought about voting but didn't 3 Usually vote but didn't 4 Voted 5 Not eligible to vote 998 Don't know 999 No answer
RD03 Candidate voted for in 2006 congressional election
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If voted in 2006 congressional election RD02 = 4
In that election, you were able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. Did you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Other 4 Did not vote for representative 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 437 Detailed variable listing – subject R S — Social group perceptions
SA — Perceptions of racial favoritism
SA01 Black officials more likely to favor blacks for government jobs
Schedule Nat RCS R
3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think black elected officials are more likely to favor blacks for government jobs over white applicants? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 2/3 of sample FB = 1, 2
438 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject S SA02 Black officials more likely to support government spending for blacks
Schedule Nat RCS R
3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think black elected officials are more likely to support government spending that favors blacks? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 2/3 of sample FB = 1, 2
SA03 Black officials more likely to support policies that could cost whites jobs
Schedule Nat RCS
3/21/08 – 5/18/08
Do you think black elected officials are more likely to support policies that could cost whites jobs? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 439 Detailed variable listing – subject S SA04 Black officials more likely to give favors to black community
Schedule Nat RCS R
3/21/08 – 5/18/08, 6/25/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think black elected officials are more likely to give special favors to the black community? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
SA05 Good or bad if black officials favor blacks
Schedule Nat RCS
3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 8/25/08
Thinking about the statements you just read, would it be good or bad if black elected officials favored blacks? [If good:] Is that very or somewhat good? [If bad:] Is that very or somewhat bad?
1 Very good 2 Somewhat good 3 Somewhat bad 4 Very bad 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 2/3 of sample FB = 1, 2
440 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject S SA06 White officials more likely to favor whites for government jobs
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/19/08 – 5/29/08, 9/9/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think white elected officials are more likely to favor whites for government jobs over African American and Hispanic applicants? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 5/19/08 – 5/27/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2 Nat RCS 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
SA07 White officials more likely to support government spending for whites
Schedule Nat RCS R
5/19/08 – 5/29/08, 9/9/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think white elected officials are more likely to support government spending that favors whites over African Americans and Hispanics? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 Strongly agree 2 Somewhat agree 3 Somewhat disagree 4 Strongly disagree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split Nat RCS 5/19/08 – 5/27/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2 Nat RCS 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 441 Detailed variable listing – subject S SA08 Good or bad if white officials favor whites
Schedule Nat RCS
5/19/08 – 5/29/08
Thinking about the statements I just read, would it be good or bad if white elected officials favored whites? [If good:] Is that very or somewhat good? [If bad:] Is that very or somewhat bad?
1 Very good 2 Somewhat good 3 Somewhat bad 4 Very bad 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 5/19/08 – 5/27/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 2 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
SB — Comparative perceptions of racial groups
SB01 Most blacks are trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to most of the people in the following group. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all to most of the people in the group, and 10 means it applies extremely well to most of the people in the group. Of course you can use any number in between. The group is blacks. How well does the phrase "trustworthy" apply to most of the people in that group?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
442 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject S SB02 Most whites are trustworthy
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/4/08 – 11/3/08
Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to most of the people in the following group. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all to most of the people in the group, and 10 means it applies extremely well to most of the people in the group. Of course you can use any number in between. The group is whites. How well does the phrase "trustworthy" apply to most of the people in that group?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well 998 Don't know 999 No answer
SB03 Believe Mormons are Christians
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 1/10/08
Do you believe Mormons are Christians, believe Mormons are not Christians, or don't you know enough to say?
1 Yes, are Christians 2 No, are not Christians 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 443 Detailed variable listing – subject S SC — Influence of social factors on elections
SC01 US ready to elect black president
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is black, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 6/9/08 – 7/1/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1
SC02 US ready to elect African American president
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 7/1/08
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is African American, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 1/2 of sample FA = 2
444 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject S SC03 US ready to elect female president
Schedule Nat RCS
6/9/08 – 11/3/08
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is a woman, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
SC04 Romney's religion affects vote
Schedule Nat RCS
12/21/07 – 2/6/08
Filter If not a Democrat MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999
Does the fact that Mitt Romney is a Mormon make you more likely to vote for him, less likely to vote for him, or doesn't it make a difference in your vote?
1 Makes more likely to vote for Romney 2 Makes less likely 3 No difference 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 445 Detailed variable listing – subject S W — Demographics
WA — Sex, age, education, and income
WA01 Respondent's sex
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
1 Male 2 Female
WA02 Age
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
What is your age?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older 998 Don't know 999 No answer
446 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WA03 Education
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
What is the last grade or class you completed in school?
1 Grade 8 or lower 2 Some high school, no diploma 3 High school diploma or equivalent 4 Technical or vocational school after high school 5 Some college, no degree 6 Associate's or two-year college degree 7 Four-year college degree 8 Graduate or professional school after college, no degree 9 Graduate or professional degree 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 447 Detailed variable listing – subject W WA04 Household income (wording #1)
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 9/28/08
Last year, what was the total income before taxes of all the people living in your house or apartment? Just stop me when I get to the right category [read response options 1 – 9]:
1 Less than $10,000 2 $10,000 to less than $15,000 3 $15,000 to less than $25,000 4 $25,000 to less than $35,000 5 $35,000 to less than $50,000 6 $50,000 to less than $75,000 7 $75,000 to less than $100,000 8 $100,000 to less than $150,000 9 $150,000 or more 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also WA05 for alternate wording.
448 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WA05 Household income (wording #2)
Schedule Nat RCS R
9/29/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Reint : not asked Reint : WA06 = 2 question in National RCS interview}
Last year, what was the total income before taxes of all the people living in your house or apartment? Just stop me when I get to the right category [read response options 1 – 10]:
1 Less than $10,000 2 $10,000 to less than $15,000 3 $15,000 to less than $25,000 4 $25,000 to less than $35,000 5 $35,000 to less than $50,000 6 $50,000 to less than $75,000 7 $75,000 to less than $100,000 8 $100,000 to less than $150,000 9 $150,000 to less than $250,000 10 $250,000 or more 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also WA04 for alternate wording.
WA06 Reinterview filter for WA05
Schedule R
1 Asked WA05 in National RCS interview 2 Asked in Election Reinterview
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 449 Detailed variable listing – subject W WA07 Have investments
Schedule Nat RCS
9/24/08 – 11/3/08
Do you have money invested in the stock market or mutual funds? [If yes:] Do you have less than $5,000 invested, between $5,000 and $10,000 invested, between $10,000 and $25,000 invested, or do you have more than $25,000 invested?
1 Yes, less than $5,000 2 Yes, $5,000 – $10,000 3 Yes, $10,000 – $25,000 4 Yes, more than $25,000 5 Yes, did not specify amount 6 No money invested 998 Don't know 999 No answer
450 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WB — Employment
WB01 Employment status
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Are you working full time or part time? [If no, probe for correct category.]
1 Working full time 2 Working part time 3 Temporarily unemployed 4 Retired 5 Permanently disabled 6 Homemaker 7 Student 8 Other (verbatim answer in WB01r8v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WB02 Other unemployed adults in household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If not unemployed WB01 = 1, 2, 4 – 8, 998, 999
Are there any adults age 18 or older living in your house or apartment who are currently laid off or unemployed?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 451 Detailed variable listing – subject W WB03 Line of work
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If employed WB01 = 1, 2
In your current job, what kind of work do you do?
1 Profession worker (e.g., lawyer, doctor, scientist, teacher, engineer, registered nurse, accountant, programmer, musician) 2 Skilled tradesperson (e.g., printer, baker, tailor, electrician, machinist, linesperson, plumber, carpenter, mechanic) 3 Clerical or office worker (e.g., typist, secretary, postal clerk, telephone operator, computer operator, bank clerk) 4 Service worker (e.g., police officer, fire fighter, waiter or waitress, maid, nurse's aide, attendant, hairstylist) 5 Laborer (e.g., plumber's helper, construction worker, longshoreperson, garbage collector, other physical work) 6 Manager (e.g., store manager, sales manager, office manager) 7 Semi-skilled worker (e.g., machine operator, assembly line worker, truck driver, taxi driver, bus driver) 8 Salesperson 9 Business owner 10 Other 998 Don't know 999 No answer
452 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WB04 Self-employment
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If employed WB01 = 1, 2
Do you work for someone else, or are you self-employed?
1 Work for someone else 2 Self-employed 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WB05 Labor union household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Are you or any other member of your household — that is any other adult living in your home or apartment — a member of a labor union? [If yes:] Is that person you or someone else?
1 Yes, respondent 2 Yes, other household member 3 Yes, both 4 No union members in household 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 453 Detailed variable listing – subject W WC — Race/ethnicity and citizenship
WC01 Of Hispanic descent
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WC02 Hispanic origin
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If of Hispanic descent WC01 = 1
Which of these best describes your origin: Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, or something else?
1 Mexican 2 Cuban 3 Puerto Rican 4 Other (verbatim answer in WC02r4v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
454 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WC03 Race
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
[If non-Hispanic in WC02:] What is your race? Are you white, black or African American, Asian, American Indian, or some other race? [If Hispanic:] Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?
1 White or white Hispanic 2 Black, African American, or black Hispanic 3 Asian 4 American Indian 5 Hispanic, no race given 6 Mixed race 7 Other (verbatim answer in WC03r7v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WC04 Born in US
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Were you born in the United States, or not?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 455 Detailed variable listing – subject W WC05 US citizen
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If not born in US WC04 = 2
Are you a citizen of the United States?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WC06 Years lived in US
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If not born in US WC04 = 2
For how many years have you lived in the United States?
Number: 0 – 97 0 = less than six months 1 = six months to one year 998 Don't know 999 No answer
456 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WD — Religion
WD01 Attend religious services
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
How often do you attend religious services, apart from special events like weddings and funerals: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
1 More than once a week 2 Once a week 3 Once or twice a month 4 Few times a year 5 Never 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 457 Detailed variable listing – subject W WD02 Religious affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Regardless of whether you now attend any religious services, do you ever think of yourself as part of a particular religion or denomination? [If yes:] What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, another type of Christian, Jewish, or some other religion?
1 Protestant 2 Catholic 3 Other type of Christian 4 Jewish 5 Other religion 6 No denomination 7 No religion / atheist / agnostic 998 Don't know 999 No answer
458 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WD03 Protestant or non-Catholic Christian affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If affiliated with Protestant or non-Catholic WD02 = 1, 3 religion in WD02
What church or denomination is that?
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NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 459 Detailed variable listing – subject W (Continued from previous page)
1 African Methodist Episcopal Church 2 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 3 American Baptist Churches, USA 4 Assemblies of God 5 Baptist (unspecified) 6 Christian 7 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints / Mormon Church 8 Church of the Nazarene 9 Episcopal Church / Anglican Church 10 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 11 Evangelical or born-again 12 Free Methodist Church 13 Greek/Eastern/Russian Orthodox Church 14 Independent Baptist 15 Independent/non-denominational evangelical 16 Independent/non-denominational Protestant 17 Lutheran (unspecified) 18 Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod 19 Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Evangelical Synod 20 Methodist (unspecified) 21 Presbyterian 22 Protestant 23 Southern Baptist Convention 24 United Church of Christ 25 United Methodist Church 26 United Presbyterian Church 27 Wesleyan Church 28 Other (verbatim answer in WD03r28v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also WD04 for those who said in WD02 they were affiliated with an unspecified religion but later said they were Baptist, Lutheran, or Methodist. See WD05, WD06, and WD07 for those who said Baptist, Lutheran, or Methodist but did not specify a church.
460 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WD04 Other religious affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If affiliated with unspecified religion in WD02 = 5 WD02
What religion or denomination is that?
1 Buddhist 2 Hindu 3 Muslim/Islam 4 Baptist 5 Lutheran 6 Methodist 7 Other (verbatim answer in WD04r7v) 998 Don't know 999 No answer
See also WD03.
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 461 Detailed variable listing – subject W WD05 Baptist church affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If affiliated with unspecified Baptist church WD03 = 5 or WD04 = 4 in WD03 or WD04
With which Baptist group is your church associated?
1 American Baptist Churches, USA 2 Southern Baptist Convention 3 Independent Baptist 4 Other (verbatim answer in WD05r4v) 5 Not further specified 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WD06 Lutheran church affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If affiliated with unspecified Lutheran WD03 = 17 or WD04 = 5 church in WD03 or WD04
With which Lutheran group is your church associated?
1 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2 Missouri Synod 3 Wisconsin Evangelical Synod 4 Other (verbatim answer in WD06r4v) 5 Not further specified 998 Don't know 999 No answer
462 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WD07 Methodist church affiliation
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If affiliated with unspecified Methodist WD03 = 20 or WD04 = 6 church in WD03 or WD04
Is your church part of the United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, or some other Methodist group?
1 United Methodist Church 2 African Methodist Episcopal Church 3 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 4 Free Methodist Church 5 Other (verbatim answer in WD07r5v) 6 Not further specified 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WD08 Evangelical Christian
Schedule Nat RCS
7/7/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If affiliated with Protestant, Catholic, other WD02 = 1 – 3, 6 or WD04 = 4 – 6 Christian, or non-denominational religion
Do you consider yourself an evangelical or born-again Christian?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 463 Detailed variable listing – subject W WE — Military service
WE01 Military household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Including yourself, has anyone living in your house or apartment ever served in the US military? This includes the National Guard and the Reserves.
1 Yes, respondent 2 Yes, other household member 3 Yes, both 4 No one in household has served 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WF — Household characteristics
WFa — Household/family composition
WFa01 Adults in household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Could you please tell me how many adults age 18 or over currently live in this house or apartment?
Number: 1 – 97
464 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WFa02 Children in household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
How many children under age 18 now live in your house or apartment?
Number: 0 – 97 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WFa03 Marital status
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Are you married, living as married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?
1 Married 2 Living as married 3 Widowed 4 Divorced 5 Separated 6 Never married 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 465 Detailed variable listing – subject W WFb — Residency and dwelling type
WFb01 Years at present address
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
How many years have you lived at your present address?
Number: 0 – 97 0 = less than six months 1 = six months to one year 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WFb02 Home ownership
Schedule Nat RCS R
10/3/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Reint : not asked Reint : WFb03 = 2 question in National RCS interview}
Is the house, apartment, or mobile home where you live owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage or loan; owned by you or someone in this household free and clear, without a mortgage or loan; rented for cash rent; or occupied without payment of cash rent?
1 Owned with mortgage or loan 2 Owned free and clear 3 Rented 4 Occupied without rent 998 Don't know 999 No answer
466 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WFb03 Reinterview filter for WFb02
Schedule R
1 Asked WFb02 in National RCS interview 2 Asked in Election Reinterview
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 467 Detailed variable listing – subject W WFc — Geographic location
WFc01 State of residency
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
1 Alabama (AL) 4 Arizona (AZ) 5 Arkansas (AR) 6 California (CA) 8 Colorado (CO) 9 Connecticut (CT) 10 Delaware (DE) 11 District of Columbia (DC) 12 Florida (FL) 13 Georgia (GA) 16 Idaho (ID) 17 Illinois (IL) 18 Indiana (IN) 19 Iowa (IA) 20 Kansas (KS) 21 Kentucky (KY) 22 Louisiana (LA) 23 Maine (ME) 24 Maryland (MD) 25 Massachusetts (MA) 26 Michigan (MI) 27 Minnesota (MN) 28 Mississippi (MS) 29 Missouri (MO) 30 Montana (MT) 31 Nebraska (NE) 32 Nevada (NV) 33 New Hampshire (NH) 34 New Jersey (NJ) 35 New Mexico (NM)
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468 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W (Continued from previous page)
36 New York (NY) 37 North Carolina (NC) 38 North Dakota (ND) 39 Ohio (OH) 40 Oklahoma (OK) 41 Oregon (OR) 42 Pennsylvania (PA) 44 Rhode Island (RI) 45 South Carolina (SC) 46 South Dakota (SD) 47 Tennessee (TN) 48 Texas (TX) 49 Utah (UT) 50 Vermont (VT) 51 Virginia (VA) 53 Washington (WA) 54 West Virginia (WV) 55 Wisconsin (WI) 56 Wyoming (WY)
WFc02 Urbanity of residency
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Urbanity is estimated from the telephone number used to conduct the interview.
1 Urban 2 Suburban 3 Rural
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 469 Detailed variable listing – subject W WFc03 Live in metropolitan statistical area
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is estimated from the telephone number used to conduct the interview.
1 Live in MSA 2 Do not live in MSA
WG — Internet access and telephone lines
WG01 Internet access
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Do you have access to the Internet at home, at work, or someplace else?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
470 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WG02 Non-cell phones in household
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Aside from cell phones, how many telephone numbers does your house or apartment have that you receive calls on? Please include only numbers that you use for phone calls, not ones you use for computers or fax machines.
Number: 1 – 97 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WG03 Cell phone different from landline
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
If you have a cell phone, is your cell phone number different from your landline or home phone, or is it the same number?
1 Different from landline 2 Same as landline 3 No cell phone 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 471 Detailed variable listing – subject W WH — Other demographics
WHa — Language
WHa01 Interview language
Schedule Nat RCS R
All dates
1 English 2 Spanish
WHb — Sexual orientation
WHb01 Sexual orientation
Schedule Nat RCS
12/17/07 – 8/28/08
I'm going to read a list of terms people sometimes use to describe themselves: heterosexual or straight, gay or lesbian, bisexual. As I read the list again, please stop me when I get to the term that best describes how you think of yourself: heterosexual or straight, gay or lesbian, bisexual. [As necessary:] All responses are kept confidential, and if there is a question you would rather not answer then we will move on.
1 Heterosexual or straight 2 Gay or lesbian 3 Bisexual 998 Don't know 999 No answer
Sample split 12/17/07 – 1/2/08 : 1/2 of sample FA = 1 4/10/08 – 8/28/08 : 1/3 of sample FB = 1
472 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W WHc — Gun ownership
WHc01 Gun ownership
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Do you or does anyone living in your house or apartment own a handgun, rifle, or other type of firearm?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WHc02 NRA membership
Schedule Nat RCS
All dates
Filter If person in household owns gun WHc01 = 1
Is the gun owner living in your house or apartment a member of the National Rifle Association, also known as the NRA?
1 Yes 2 No 998 Don't know 999 No answer
NAES08-Phone Variable catalog 473 Detailed variable listing – subject W WHd — Health insurance
WHd01 Type of health insurance
Schedule Nat RCS R
10/8/08 – 11/3/08
Filter If {Reint : not asked Reint : WHd02 = 2 question in National RCS interview}
Which type of health insurance do you now have: a plan through your employer or your spouse's employer, a plan that you purchase on your own, Medicare or Medicaid, some other government program, insurance from somewhere else, or do you not have health insurance?
1 Employer plan 2 Self-purchased plan 3 Medicare or Medicaid 4 Other government program 5 Other insurance 6 No insurance 998 Don't know 999 No answer
WHd02 Reinterview filter for WHd01
Schedule R
1 Asked WHd01 in National RCS interview 2 Asked in Election Reinterview
474 Variable catalog NAES08-Phone Detailed variable listing – subject W Questionnaires
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 475 476 NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section questionnaire
Hello, my name is __ calling from the University of Pennsylvania. We are conducting a national opinion survey about some current issues. This is a research study and your participation is voluntary. All responses will remain confidential, and if there is a question you would rather not answer then we will move on. May I please speak with an adult age 18 or older who lives in this house or apartment?
Question Q1_c Variable WFa01
Could you please tell me how many adults age 18 or over currently live in this house or apartment?
Number: 1 – 97
May I please speak with the [if two adults in household:] ([choose at random:] younger / older) of the two adults; [if three adults:] ([random:] youngest adult / oldest adult / adult whose age is in the middle); [if four or more adults:] the adult who ([random:] celebrated a birthday last / will celebrate a birthday next)?
SPLIT-A_c Variable FA
Random assignment to sample split A1 or A2:
Sample split A1 1 Sample split A2 2
SPLIT-B_c Variable FB
Random assignment to sample split B1, B2, or B3:
Sample split B1 1 Sample split B2 2 Sample split B3 3
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 477 National Rolling Cross-Section SPLIT-C_c Variable FC
Random assignment to sample split C1, C2, C3, or C4:
Sample split C1 1 Sample split C2 2 Sample split C3 3 Sample split C4 4
Question Q2_c Variable CA02
Ask only on 9/3/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track?
Right direction 1 Wrong track 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q3_c Variable CA01
In your opinion, what is the most important problem facing the country today?
Gave answer: 1 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q4_c Variable AE02
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?
Strongly approve 1 Somewhat approve 2 Somewhat disapprove 3 Strongly disapprove 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
478 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q5_c Variable AE03
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the US Congress is handling its job? [If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?
Strongly approve 1 Somewhat approve 2 Somewhat disapprove 3 Strongly disapprove 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
I'd like to talk with you about some current issues you might see in the news.
Question Q6_c Variable CDb01
I'm going to read you some plans for United States policy in Iraq. Please tell me which one comes closest to your own position: The US should withdraw all troops from Iraq as soon as possible. The US should set a deadline for withdrawing its troops if the Iraqi government doesn't show definite progress. The US should keep its troops in Iraq until a stable government is established.
Withdraw as soon as possible 1 Set withdrawal deadline 2 Keep troops until stable government 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q7_c Variable CDb02
Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 479 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q8_c Variable CDb04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/10/08, 9/4/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
Regardless of what you think about the original decision to use military force in Iraq, do you now believe that the United States will definitely succeed, probably succeed, probably fail, or definitely fail in achieving its goals in Iraq?
Definitely succeed 1 Probably succeed 2 Probably fail 3 Definitely fail 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q9_c Variable CBb01
I'm going to read you some options about federal income taxes. Please tell me which one comes closest to your view on what we should be doing about federal income taxes: Taxes should be cut. Taxes should be kept pretty much as they are. Taxes should be raised if necessary in order to maintain current federal programs and services.
Cut taxes 1 Keep taxes as they are 2 Raise taxes if necessary 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
480 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q10_c Variable CEa01
Please tell me which of the following statements about abortion comes closest to your own view: Abortion should be available to anyone who wants it. Abortion should be available, but with stricter limits than it is now. Abortion should not be permitted except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the woman is at risk. Abortion should not be permitted under any circumstances.
Available to anyone 1 Available with stricter limits 2 Not permitted except for rape, incest, or life risk 3 Not permitted under any circumstances 4 None of these 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q11_c – Q14_c
I'm going to read you proposals some have made regarding immigration. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it.
Question Q11_c Variable CDd01
Ask only of {2/8/08 – 3/2/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Provide a path to citizenship for some illegal aliens who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 481 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q12_c Variable CDd02
Ask only on 2/8/08 – 3/2/08. Ask only of SPLIT-B_c = 2.
Provide a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q13_c Variable CDd03
Ask only on 2/8/08 – 3/2/08. Ask only of SPLIT-B_c = 3.
Provide a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q14_c Variable CDd04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 9/10/08.
Increase border security by building a fence along part of the US border with Mexico
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
482 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q15_c Variable CCa01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only of {4/10/08 – 6/8/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Which do you think would be better for the country: having one health insurance program covering all Americans that would be administered by the government and paid for by taxpayers, or keeping the current system where many people get their insurance from private employers and some have no insurance?
One government program 1 Current system 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q16_c Variable CCa02
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 9/23/08, 9/26/08 – 11/3/08.
Which comes closer to your view when it comes to increasing access to affordable health care in the United States: the country should increase competition in the health insurance market or increase regulation of the insurance industry?
Increase competition 1 Increase regulation 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q17_c Variable SB03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/10/08.
Do you believe Mormons are Christians, believe Mormons are not Christians, or don't you know enough to say?
Yes, are Christians 1 No, are not Christians 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 483 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q18_c Variable CEc01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 8/28/08, 9/4/08 – 9/23/08.
There has been much talk recently about whether gays and lesbians should have the legal right to marry someone of the same sex. Which of the following options comes closest to your position on this issue? I support full marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. I support civil unions or domestic partnerships, but not gay marriage. I do not support any form of legal recognition of the relationships of gay and lesbian couples.
Full marriage rights 1 Civil unions or domestic partnerships 2 No legal recognition 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q19_c Variable CDc01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 5/29/08.
Which comes closer to your opinion? Iran is a threat to the United States that requires military action now. Iran is a threat that can be contained with diplomacy now. Iran is not a threat to the United States at this time.
Requires military action 1 Can be contained with diplomacy 2 Not a threat 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
484 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q20_c Variable CEc02
Ask only on 2/8/08 – 5/29/08.
Would you favor or oppose an amendment to the US Constitution that would allow marriage only between a man and a woman? [If favor:] Would you strongly favor or somewhat favor the amendment? [If oppose:] Would you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose the amendment?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q21_c Variable CDd09
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 9/3/08.
Do you favor or oppose allowing driver's licenses to undocumented or illegal immigrants? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 485 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q22_c Variable CBc01
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you favor or oppose the federal government in Washington negotiating more free trade agreements like NAFTA? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q23_c Variable CBc02
Ask only on 6/25/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate is more likely to support free trade agreements like NAFTA: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
486 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q24_c Variable CFb01
Ask only on 6/2/08 – 11/3/08.
I am going to read you a pair of statements. Please tell me which of the two statements comes closest to your opinion: Protecting the environment should be a top priority, even if that means higher consumer prices. Protecting the environment is important, but it is more important to keep the economy growing.
Environment should be top priority 1 More important to keep economy growing 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q25_c Variable CDa05
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 9/3/08.
Do you favor or oppose the president of the United States negotiating with nations the United States considers as enemies? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 487 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q26_c Variable CDa06
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 8/30/08.
Which candidate is more likely to negotiate with America's enemies: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q27_c Variable CFa09
Ask only on 6/24/08 – 9/23/08.
Do you favor or oppose lifting the federal ban on oil drilling in waters off the coast of the United States? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q28_c Variable CFa10
Ask only on 8/1/08 – 9/3/08.
If the federal government lifts the ban on oil drilling in waters off the coast of the United States, do you think the price you would pay at the pump in the next year would go higher, go lower, or stay about where it would have been if the federal ban on offshore drilling were kept in place?
Go higher 1 Go lower 2 Stay the same 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
488 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q29_c Variable CFa05
Ask only on 6/24/08 – 8/26/08.
Do you favor or oppose suspending the federal gas tax for the summer months? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q30_c Variable CCc01
Ask only on 9/11/08 – 9/17/08.
Do you favor or oppose vouchers which would help parents pay the cost of charter or private elementary or secondary schools for their children? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q31_c Variable CCc02
Ask only on 9/11/08 – 9/17/08.
Which candidate running for president favors vouchers that would help parents pay the cost of charter or private elementary or secondary schools for their children: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 489 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q32_c Variable CEb01
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you favor or oppose federal funding of embryonic stem cell research? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q33_c Variable CBb03
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08.
If Barack Obama is elected president, do you think your federal taxes will go up, go down, or stay the same?
Go up 1 Go down 2 Stay the same 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q34_c Variable CBb02
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08.
If John McCain is elected president, do you think your federal taxes will go up, go down, or stay the same?
Go up 1 Go down 2 Stay the same 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
490 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q35_c – Q51_c
For each of the following people, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. The (first / next) person is __. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate __?
Question Q35_c Variable AE01
George W. Bush
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q36_c Variable ABc01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08.
Hillary Clinton
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q37_c Variable ABo01
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q38_c Variable ABe01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08.
John Edwards
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 491 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q39_c Variable AAg01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08.
Rudy Giuliani
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q40_c Variable AAt01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/21/08.
Fred Thompson
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q41_c Variable AAm01
John McCain
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q42_c Variable AAr01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08.
Mitt Romney
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
492 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q43_c Variable AF01
Rush Limbaugh
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q44_c Variable AAh01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08.
Mike Huckabee
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q45_c Variable AF02
Ask only on 1/2/08 – 1/10/08.
Michael Bloomberg
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q46_c Variable AAu01
Ask only on 1/3/08 – 1/10/08.
Ron Paul
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 493 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q47_c Variable AF03
Ask only on 1/24/08 – 10/6/08.
Bill Clinton
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q48_c Variable ACn01
Ask only on 2/25/08 – 8/25/08.
Ralph Nader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q49_c Variable ACb01
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 8/25/08.
Bob Barr
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q50_c Variable ABb01
Ask only on 8/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Joe Biden
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
494 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q51_c Variable AAp01
Ask only on 8/29/08 – 11/3/08.
Sarah Palin
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q52_c Variable FBb01
Ask only on 8/25/08 – 9/4/08.
When is the Democratic Party convention being held? Is it being held now, has it already been held, will it be held soon, or aren't you sure?
Being held now 1 Already held 2 Will be held soon 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q53_c Variable FBb02
Ask only on 8/26/08 – 8/31/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [{8/26/08 – 8/28/08 : Q52_c = 1 | 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : Q52_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 10 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 495 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q54_c Variable FBb03
Ask only on 8/27/08 – 9/1/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [{8/27/08 – 8/28/08 : Q52_c = 1 | 8/29/08 – 9/1/08 : Q52_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Hillary Clinton's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 15 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q55_c Variable FBb04
Ask only on 8/28/08 – 9/2/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [{8/28/08 : Q52_c = 1 | 8/29/08 – 9/2/08 : Q52_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 10 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q56_c Variable FBb05
Ask only on 8/28/08 – 8/31/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [{8/28/08 : Q52_c = 1 | 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : Q52_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 10 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
496 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q57_c Variable FBb06
Ask only on 8/29/08 – 9/3/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [Q52_c = 2].
Did you see or hear any of Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 30 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 30 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q58_c Variable FBb07
Ask only on 8/25/08 – 8/31/08. Ask only if know when Democratic convention is being held [{8/25/08 – 8/28/08 : Q52_c = 1 | 8/29/08 – 8/31/08 : Q52_c = 2}].
Have you watched or listened to any coverage of the Democratic Party convention on local news programs, national news programs, or political talk shows?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q59_c Variable FBa01
Ask only on 9/2/08 – 9/10/08.
When is the Republican Party convention being held? Is it being held now, has it already been held, will it be held soon, or aren't you sure?
Being held now 1 Already held 2 Will be held soon 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 497 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q60_c Variable FBa02
Ask only on 9/3/08 – 9/8/08. Ask only if know when Republican convention is being held [{9/3/08 – 9/4/08 : Q59_c = 1 | 9/5/08 – 9/8/08 : Q59_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Fred Thompson's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 15 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q61_c Variable FBa03
Ask only on 9/3/08 – 9/8/08. Ask only if know when Republican convention is being held [{9/3/08 – 9/4/08 : Q59_c = 1 | 9/5/08 – 9/8/08 : Q59_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Joe Lieberman's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 10 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 10 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q62_c Variable FBa04
Ask only on 9/4/08 – 9/9/08. Ask only if know when Republican convention is being held [{9/4/08 : Q59_c = 1 | 9/5/08 – 9/9/08 : Q59_c = 2}].
Did you see or hear any of Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 15 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 15 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
498 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q63_c Variable FBa05
Ask only on 9/5/08 – 9/10/08. Ask only if know when Republican convention is being held [Q59_c = 2].
Did you see or hear any of John McCain's speech at the Republican convention? [If yes:] Did you watch just a few minutes, about 30 minutes, or the entire speech?
Yes, few minutes 1 Yes, 30 minutes 2 Yes, entire speech 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q64_c Variable FBa06
Ask only on 9/2/08 – 9/9/08. Ask only if know when Republican convention is being held [{9/2/08 – 9/4/08 : Q59_c = 1 | 9/5/08 – 9/9/08 : Q59_c = 2}].
Have you watched or listened to any coverage of the Republican Party convention on local news programs, national news programs, or political talk shows?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q65_c Variable RA01
Ask only on 3/17/08 – 11/3/08.
These days, many people are so busy they cannot find time to register to vote, or they move around so often they do not get a chance to re-register. Are you currently registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you been able to register so far?
Yes, registered 1 No, not registered 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 499 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q66_c Variable MA01
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Independent 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q67_c Variable MA02
Ask only if Republican, Democrat, or Independent [Q66_c = 1 – 3].
Do you consider yourself a strong or not a very strong ([party named in Q66_c:] Republican / Democrat / Independent)?
Strong 1 Not very strong 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q68_c Variable MA03
Ask only if not Republican or Democrat [Q66_c = 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party?
Republican 1 Democratic 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q69_c Variable MA04
Generally speaking, would you describe your political views as very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
500 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q70_c Variable KA01
How closely are you following the 2008 presidential campaign: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not closely at all?
Very closely 1 Somewhat closely 2 Not too closely 3 Not closely at all 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q71_c Variable RCa01
Ask only on 6/26/08 – 8/27/08.
Do you plan to vote in the general election in November, or don't you plan to vote?
Yes, plan to vote 1 No, don't plan to vote 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q72_c Variable RCa02
Ask only on 6/26/08 – 8/27/08. Ask only if plan to vote in general election [Q71_c = 1].
I would like you to rate your chances of voting in the general election on a scale of one to 10. Ten means you will definitely vote, and one means you will definitely not vote. Of course you may use any number in between.
Number: 1 – 10 1 = definitely not vote 10 = definitely vote Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 501 National Rolling Cross-Section I am going to read you some phrases. For each one, please tell me how well that phrase applies to the following candidates. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Questions Q73_c – Q81_c
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Hillary Clinton?
Question Q73_c Variable ABc04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q74_c Variable ABc05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
502 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q75_c Variable ABc06
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q76_c Variable ABc07
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q77_c Variable ABc08
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Ready to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 503 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q78_c Variable ABc09
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/8/08 : Q36_c = 0 – 10}].
Says what she believes
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q79_c Variable ABc10
Ask only on 4/10/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question [Q36_c = 0 – 10].
Patriotic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q80_c Variable ABc11
Ask only on 4/17/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question [Q36_c = 0 – 10].
Shares my values
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
504 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q81_c Variable ABc12
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question [Q36_c = 0 – 10].
Ready to be commander-in-chief
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q82_c – Q90_c
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Barack Obama?
Question Q82_c Variable ABo05
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q83_c Variable ABo06
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 505 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q84_c Variable ABo07
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q85_c Variable ABo08
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q86_c Variable ABo09
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Ready to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
506 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q87_c Variable ABo10
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 6/24/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/24/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10}].
Says what he believes
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q88_c Variable ABo11
Ask only on 4/10/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q37_c = 0 – 10].
Patriotic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q89_c Variable ABo12
Ask only on 4/17/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q37_c = 0 – 10].
Shares my values
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 507 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q90_c Variable ABo13
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q37_c = 0 – 10].
Ready to be commander-in-chief
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q91_c – Q94_c
Ask Q91_c – Q94_c only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican [Q38_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to John Edwards?
Question Q91_c Variable ABe03
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q92_c Variable ABe04
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
508 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q93_c Variable ABe05
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q94_c Variable ABe06
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q95_c – Q98_c
Ask Q95_c – Q98_c only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q39_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Rudy Giuliani?
Question Q95_c Variable AAg03
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q96_c Variable AAg04
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 509 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q97_c Variable AAg05
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q98_c Variable AAg06
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q99_c – Q104_c
Ask Q99_c – Q104_c only if recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q44_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Mike Huckabee?
Question Q99_c Variable AAh03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08.
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q100_c Variable AAh04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08.
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
510 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q101_c Variable AAh05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08.
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q102_c Variable AAh06
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08.
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q103_c Variable AAh07
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 3/4/08.
Ready to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q104_c Variable AAh08
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 3/4/08.
Says what he believes
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 511 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q105_c – Q110_c
Ask Q105_c – Q110_c only if recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q42_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Mitt Romney?
Question Q105_c Variable AAr03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08.
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q106_c Variable AAr04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08.
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q107_c Variable AAr05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08.
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
512 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q108_c Variable AAr06
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08.
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q109_c Variable AAr07
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 2/6/08.
Ready to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q110_c Variable AAr08
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 2/6/08.
Says what he believes
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 513 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q111_c – Q120_c
How well does the phrase "__" apply to John McCain?
Question Q111_c Variable AAm05
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q112_c Variable AAm06
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q113_c Variable AAm07
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
514 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q114_c Variable AAm08
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q115_c Variable AAm09
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Ready to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q116_c Variable AAm10
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 6/24/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat} [{2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999 | 3/7/08 – 6/24/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10}].
Says what he believes
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 515 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q117_c Variable AAm11
Ask only on 4/10/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q41_c = 0 – 10].
Patriotic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q118_c Variable AAm12
Ask only on 4/17/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q41_c = 0 – 10].
Shares my values
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q119_c Variable AAm13
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q41_c = 0 – 10].
Ready to be commander-in-chief
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
516 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q120_c Variable AAm14
Ask only on 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q41_c = 0 – 10]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
Erratic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q121_c Variable CBa04
Ask only on 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
I'm going to read you a word that some use to describe Barack Obama's economic plans. Please tell me how well that word describes Barack Obama's economic plans. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between. Socialism — how well does this describe Barack Obama's economic plans?
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 517 National Rolling Cross-Section {8/31/08 – 11/3/08 : I am going to ask you about the candidates for vice president.}
Questions Q122_c – Q123_c
Ask Q122_c – Q123_c only on 8/31/08 – 11/3/08.
On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to __.
Question Q122_c Variable AAp03
Ask only if recognized Palin in favorability question [Q51_c = 0 – 10].
Sarah Palin
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q123_c Variable ABb03
Ask only if recognized Biden in favorability question [Q50_c = 0 – 10].
Joe Biden
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
518 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q124_c – Q133_c
Which of the following best describes the views of __: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
Question Q124_c Variable ABc03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question [Q36_c = 0 – 10].
Hillary Clinton
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q125_c Variable ABo04
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q37_c = 0 – 10].
Barack Obama
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q126_c Variable ABe02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Edwards in favorability question [Q38_c = 0 – 10].
John Edwards
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 519 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q127_c Variable AAg02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Giuliani in favorability question [Q39_c = 0 – 10].
Rudy Giuliani
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q128_c Variable AAh02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08. Ask only if recognized Huckabee in favorability question [Q44_c = 0 – 10].
Mike Huckabee
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q129_c Variable AAr02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08. Ask only if recognized Romney in favorability question [Q42_c = 0 – 10].
Mitt Romney
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
520 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q130_c Variable AAm04
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q41_c = 0 – 10].
John McCain
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q131_c Variable AAt02
Ask only on 1/17/08 – 1/21/08. Ask only if recognized Thompson in favorability question [Q40_c = 0 – 10].
Fred Thompson
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q132_c Variable ABb02
Ask only on 9/4/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized Biden in favorability question [Q50_c = 0 – 10]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Joe Biden
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 521 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q133_c Variable AAp02
Ask only on 9/4/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if recognized Palin in favorability question [Q51_c = 0 – 10]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Sarah Palin
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q134_c – Q136_c
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are __ will beat the other Democratic candidates and become the Democratic candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Question Q134_c Variable NAa06
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question and not a Republican [Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Hillary Clinton
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
522 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q135_c Variable NAa08
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question and not a Republican [Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q136_c Variable NAa07
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican [Q38_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
John Edwards
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q137_c – Q141_c
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are __ will beat the other Republican candidates and become the Republican candidate for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Question Q137_c Variable NAa01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q39_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Rudy Giuliani
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 523 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q138_c Variable NAa02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08. Ask only if recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q44_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Mike Huckabee
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q139_c Variable NAa04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08. Ask only if recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q42_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Mitt Romney
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q140_c Variable NAa03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08. Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
John McCain
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
524 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q141_c Variable NAa05
Ask only on 1/17/08 – 1/21/08. Ask only if recognized Thompson in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q40_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Fred Thompson
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q142_c Variable RBa02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
If you voted today in the Democratic presidential primary election or caucus in your state, which candidate would you vote for? [Read candidate names.]
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} 1 Clinton 2 {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} 3 {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} 4 {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} 5 {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} 6 Obama 7 {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} 8 Other: 9 Would not vote for nominee 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 525 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q143_c Variable RBa01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
If you voted today in the Republican presidential primary election or caucus in your state, which candidate would you vote for? [Read candidate names.]
{12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} 1 Huckabee 2 {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} 6 {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} 7 {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} 8 Other: 9 Would not vote for nominee 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q144_c – Q146_c
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are __ will beat {12/17/07 – 6/25/08 : the Republican candidate | 6/26/08 – 11/3/08 : John McCain} for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Question Q144_c Variable NBa05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 6/8/08. Ask only if recognized Clinton in favorability question and not a Republican [Q36_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Hillary Clinton
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
526 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q145_c Variable NBa07
Ask only if {12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : recognized Obama in favorability question and not a Republican} [{12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : Q37_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999}]. Ask only of {8/28/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q146_c Variable NBa06
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican [Q38_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
John Edwards
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 527 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q147_c – Q150_c
Thinking about the general election in November and using a scale from zero to 100, where zero means no chance, 50 a 50-50 chance, and 100 a certain win, what do you think the chances are __ will beat {12/17/07 – 6/25/08 : the Democratic candidate | 6/26/08 – 11/3/08 : Barack Obama} for president? You can name any number from zero to 100.
Question Q147_c Variable NBa01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/29/08. Ask only if recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q39_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Rudy Giuliani
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q148_c Variable NBa02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 3/4/08. Ask only if recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q44_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Mike Huckabee
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q149_c Variable NBa04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/6/08. Ask only if recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat [Q42_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Mitt Romney
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
528 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q150_c Variable NBa03
Ask only if {12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : recognized McCain in favorability question and not a Democrat} [{12/17/07 – 8/27/08 : Q41_c = 0 – 10 and Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999}]. Ask only of {8/28/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
John McCain
Number: 0 – 100 0 = no chance 100 = certain win Depends on nominee 101 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q151_c Variable RCb02
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08.
Some states allow individuals to vote before Election Day, that is vote early at a polling station or by filling out an absentee ballot. How about you? Have you already voted in this year's presidential election, or not?
Voted early 1 Voted on Election Day 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q152_c Variable RCa15
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have not early voted in general election [Q151_c = 2, 998, 999].
Do you plan to vote before Election Day, that is vote early at a polling station or by filling out an absentee ballot, in the presidential election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 529 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q153_c Variable RCa16
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if plan to early vote in general election [Q152_c = 1].
Have you already received a ballot for the upcoming election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q154_c Variable RCb07
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if early voted in general election [Q151_c = 1].
How did you cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
Voting at an early polling station 1 Sending in a ballot by mail 2 Sending in a ballot by fax 3 Personally dropping off a ballot at an election office 4 Having someone else drop off a ballot at an election office for 5 you Voting over the telephone 6 Voting online, that is over the Internet 7 Other: 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q155_c Variable RCb08
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if early voted in general election [Q151_c = 1].
On what date did you cast your ballot early in the general election? [Read response options 1 – 5 as necessary.]
Today 1 Yesterday 2 Two or three days ago 3 Four to seven days ago 4 More than one week ago 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
530 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q156_c Variable RCa17
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if plan to early vote in general election [Q152_c = 1].
How will you cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
Voting at an early polling station 1 Sending in a ballot by mail 2 Sending in a ballot by fax 3 Personally dropping off a ballot at an election office 4 Having someone else drop off a ballot at an election office for 5 you Voting over the telephone 6 Voting online, that is over the Internet 7 Other: 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q157_c Variable RCa18
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if plan to early vote in general election [Q152_c = 1].
About when do you plan to cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 6 as necessary.]
Today 1 One to three days from now 2 Four to six days from now 3 One week from now 4 Two weeks from now 5 More than two weeks from now 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 531 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q158_c Variable RCb03
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 9/25/08. Ask only if early voted in general election [Q151_c = 1].
In the 2008 presidential election who did you vote for: John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader, the Independent candidate; or Bob Barr, the Libertarian?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 Other: 5 Did not vote for president 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q159_c Variable RCb04
Ask only on 9/26/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if early voted in general election [Q151_c = 1].
In the 2008 presidential election who did you vote for: John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, the Independent candidates; Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarians; or Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, the Green Party candidates?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 McKinney 5 Other: 6 Did not vote for president 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
532 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q160_c Variable RCa03
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/27/08.
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican, and Barack Obama, the Democrat, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Other: 3 Would not vote for president 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q161_c Variable RCa04
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/27/08.
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican, and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Clinton 2 Other: 3 Would not vote for president 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q162_c Variable RCa05
Ask only on 3/28/08 – 6/23/08.
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican; Barack Obama, the Democrat; and Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Other: 4 Would not vote for president 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 533 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q163_c Variable RCa07
Ask only on 6/24/08 – 9/25/08. Ask only if {9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : have not early voted in general election} [{9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : Q151_c = 2, 998, 999}].
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were {6/24/08 – 8/28/08 : John McCain, the Republican | 8/29/08 – 9/25/08 : John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans}; {6/24/08 – 8/28/08 : Barack Obama, the Democrat | 8/29/08 – 9/25/08 : Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats}; Ralph Nader, the {6/24/08 – 7/13/08 : Green Party | 7/14/08 – 9/25/08 : Independent} candidate; and Bob Barr, the Libertarian, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 Other: 5 Would not vote for president 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q164_c Variable RCa08
Ask only on 9/26/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have not early voted in general election [Q151_c = 2, 998, 999].
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today and the candidates were John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, the Independent candidates; Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarians; and Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, the Green Party candidates, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 McKinney 5 Other: 6 Would not vote for president 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
534 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q165_c – Q168_c
Will you definitely vote for __ for president, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else? [If chance could change mind:] Is there a good chance you'll change your mind, or would you say it's pretty unlikely?
Question Q165_c Variable RCa09
Ask only on 6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if would vote today for McCain {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election} [{6/25/08 – 9/25/08 : Q163_c = 1 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : Q164_c = 1}].
John McCain {8/29/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and Sarah Palin}
Definitely will vote for candidate 1 Good chance will change mind 2 Unlikely will change mind 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q166_c Variable RCa10
Ask only on 6/25/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if would vote today for Obama {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election} [{6/25/08 – 9/25/08 : Q163_c = 2 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : Q164_c = 2}].
Barack Obama {8/29/08 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08 : and Joe Biden}
Definitely will vote for candidate 1 Good chance will change mind 2 Unlikely will change mind 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q167_c Variable RCa11
Ask only on 6/25/08 – 8/27/08. Ask only if would vote today for Nader [Q163_c = 3].
Ralph Nader
Definitely will vote for candidate 1 Good chance will change mind 2 Unlikely will change mind 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 535 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q168_c Variable RCa12
Ask only on 6/25/08 – 8/27/08. Ask only if would vote today for Barr [Q163_c = 4].
Bob Barr
Definitely will vote for candidate 1 Good chance will change mind 2 Unlikely will change mind 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q169_c Variable RCc01
Ask only on 6/26/08 – 11/3/08.
In November you will be able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. If you voted today in the election for your representative, who do you think you would vote for? Would you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Would not vote for representative 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q170_c Variable RCa13
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if would vote today for McCain {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election} [{8/8/08 – 9/25/08 : Q163_c = 1 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : Q164_c = 1}]. Ask only of {10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Would you say you are supporting McCain for president more because you are for McCain or more because you are against Obama?
For McCain 1 Against Obama 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
536 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q171_c Variable RCa14
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if would vote today for Obama {9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : and have not early voted in general election} [{8/8/08 – 9/25/08 : Q163_c = 2 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : Q164_c = 2}]. Ask only of {10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Would you say you are supporting Obama for president more because you are for Obama or more because you are against McCain?
For Obama 1 Against McCain 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q172_c Variable RCb05
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if early voted for McCain in general election [{9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : Q158_c = 1 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : Q159_c = 1}]. Ask only of {10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Would you say you are supporting McCain for president more because you are for McCain or more because you are against Obama?
For McCain 1 Against Obama 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q173_c Variable RCb06
Ask only on 9/18/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if early voted for Obama in general election [{9/18/08 – 9/25/08 : Q158_c = 2 | 9/26/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : Q159_c = 2}]. Ask only of {10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Would you say you are supporting Obama for president more because you are for Obama or more because you are against McCain?
For Obama 1 Against McCain 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 537 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q174_c Variable RCa06
Ask only on 3/28/08 – 6/8/08.
Thinking about the general election for president in November 2008, if that election were held today, and the candidates were John McCain, the Republican; Hillary Clinton, the Democrat; and Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate, for whom would you vote?
McCain 1 Clinton 2 Nader 3 Other: 4 Would not vote for president 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q175_c Variable NAb09
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/6/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who Oprah Winfrey endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Biden 1 Clinton 2 Dodd 3 Edwards 4 Gravel 5 Kucinich 6 Obama 7 Richardson 8 Other: 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
538 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q176_c Variable NAb01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/6/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know which one candidate the major papers in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts endorsed for the Republican nomination for president? [As necessary:] That is The Des Moines Register in Iowa, the Manchester Union Leader in New Hampshire, and The Boston Globe in Massachusetts, which neighbors New Hampshire.
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Tancredo 7 Thompson 8 Other: 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q177_c Variable NAb02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/6/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know which one candidate Joe Lieberman endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Tancredo 7 Thompson 8 Other: 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 539 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q178_c Variable NAb03
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 1/21/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who National Right to Life endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Tancredo 7 Thompson 8 Other: 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q179_c Variable NAb04
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 1/21/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
National Right to Life endorsed Fred Thompson [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely, less likely, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Fred Thompson?
Makes more likely to vote for Thompson 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
540 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q180_c Variable NAb05
Ask only on 1/25/08 – 2/18/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who The New York Times endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Romney 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q181_c Variable NAb06
Ask only on 1/25/08 – 2/18/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
The New York Times endorsed John McCain [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support McCain, less likely to support McCain, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support John McCain?
Makes more likely to vote for McCain 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q182_c Variable NAb07
Ask only on 2/8/08 – 2/18/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who Dr. James Dobson, president of Focus on the Family, endorsed for the Republican nomination for president?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Other: 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 541 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q183_c Variable NAb08
Ask only on 2/8/08 – 2/18/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Dr. James Dobson endorsed Mike Huckabee [for the Republican nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Huckabee, less likely to support Huckabee, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Mike Huckabee?
Makes more likely to vote for Huckabee 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q184_c Variable NAb10
Ask only on 1/25/08 – 2/5/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who The New York Times endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q185_c Variable NAb11
Ask only on 1/25/08 – 2/5/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
The New York Times endorsed Hillary Clinton [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Clinton, less likely to support Clinton, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Hillary Clinton?
Makes more likely to vote for Clinton 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
542 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q186_c Variable NAb12
Ask only on 1/28/08 – 2/6/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who Senator Edward Kennedy endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q187_c Variable NAb13
Ask only on 1/28/08 – 2/6/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Senator Edward Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
Makes more likely to vote for Obama 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q188_c Variable NAb14
Ask only on 2/4/08 – 2/11/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who the United Farm Workers endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 543 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q189_c Variable NAb15
Ask only on 2/4/08 – 2/11/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
The United Farm Workers endorsed Hillary Clinton [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Clinton, less likely to support Clinton, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Hillary Clinton?
Makes more likely to vote for Clinton 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q190_c Variable NAb16
Ask only on 2/4/08 – 2/11/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who MoveOn.Org endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q191_c Variable NAb17
Ask only on 2/4/08 – 2/11/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
MoveOn.Org endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
Makes more likely to vote for Obama 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
544 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q192_c Variable NAb18
Ask only on 3/24/08 – 4/2/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Do you happen to know who New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Other: 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q193_c Variable NAb19
Ask only on 3/24/08 – 4/2/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Governor Bill Richardson endorsed Barack Obama [for the Democratic nomination]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
Makes more likely to vote for Obama 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q194_c Variable FAa01
Ask only on 1/7/08 – 1/9/08.
This past weekend, did you happen to watch the ABC News Democratic presidential debate [January 5], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 545 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q195_c Variable FAa02
Ask only on 1/7/08 – 1/9/08.
This past weekend, did you happen to watch the ABC News Republican presidential debate [January 5], the Fox News Republican presidential debate [January 6], both Republican debates, or neither of the Republican presidential debates?
ABC 1 Fox 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q196_c Variable FAa03
Ask only on 1/7/08 – 1/9/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q195_c = 2, 3].
You said you watched the Republican presidential debate on Fox News. Did you also watch the commentary following the debate on Fox News, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q197_c Variable FAa04
Ask only on 1/7/08 – 1/9/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q195_c = 2, 3].
In the Fox News Republican presidential debate, which candidate do you think made the strongest case to be president?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Romney 4 Thompson 5 All equally 6 None 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
546 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q198_c Variable FAa05
Ask only on 1/22/08 – 1/28/08.
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {1/22/08 : last night | 1/23/08 – 1/28/08 : this past Monday night} [January 21], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q199_c Variable FD01
Ask only on 1/29/08 – 2/3/08.
Did you happen to watch President Bush's State of the Union speech {1/29/08 : last night | 1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Monday night} [January 28], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q200_c Variable FAa06
Ask only on 1/31/08 – 2/5/08.
Did you happen to watch the CNN Republican presidential debate {1/31/08 : last night | 2/1/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Wednesday night | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : last week} [January 30], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q201_c Variable FAa07
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 2/5/08.
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {2/1/08 : last night | 2/2/08 – 2/3/08 : this past Thursday night | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : last week} [January 31], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 547 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q202_c Variable FAa08
Ask only on 2/22/08 – 2/26/08.
Did you happen to watch the CNN Democratic presidential debate {2/22/08 : last night | 2/23/08 – 2/24/08 : this past Thursday night | 2/25/08 – 2/26/08 : last week} [February 21], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q203_c Variable FAa09
Ask only on 2/27/08 – 3/3/08.
Did you happen to watch the MSNBC Democratic presidential debate {2/27/08 : last night | 2/28/08 – 3/2/08 : this past Tuesday night | 3/3/08 : last week} [February 26], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q204_c Variable FAa10
Ask only on 4/17/08 – 4/23/08.
Did you happen to watch the ABC News Democratic presidential debate {4/17/08 : last night | 4/18/08 – 4/20/08 : this past Wednesday night | 4/21/08 – 4/23/08 : last week} [April 16], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q205_c Variable FD02
Ask only on 8/18/08 – 8/22/08.
Did you happen to watch the question and answer session conducted by Reverend Rick Warren with John McCain and Barack Obama that took place this past weekend [August 17], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
548 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q206_c Variable FD03
Ask only on 8/18/08 – 8/22/08. Ask only if watched event [Q205_c = 1].
Which of the following did you watch: only the interview with Senator McCain, only the interview with Senator Obama, or the interviews with both candidates?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q207_c Variable FD04
Ask only on 8/23/08 – 8/25/08.
Who has Barack Obama chosen as his running mate for vice president?
Biden 1 Other 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q208_c Variable FD05
Ask only on 8/23/08 – 8/25/08. Ask only if learned Obama chose Biden as running mate [Q207_c = 1].
How did you first learn that Barack Obama chose Joe Biden as his running mate: from someone who told you in person or by telephone, from the Obama campaign by text message or email, or from the media?
In person or by phone 1 Obama campaign message 2 Media 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 549 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q209_c Variable FD06
Ask only on 8/23/08 – 8/25/08. Ask only if learned from media that Obama chose Biden as running mate [Q208_c = 3].
Did you learn from television, radio, a text message or email from a news organization, the Internet, or a newspaper?
Television 1 Radio 2 Text message or email 3 Internet 4 Newspaper 5 Other 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q210_c Variable FD07
Ask only on 9/12/08 – 9/16/08.
Did you happen to watch the Service Nation Summit question and answer session with John McCain and Barack Obama that took place {9/12/08 : last evening | 9/13/08 – 9/16/08 : Thursday evening} [September 11], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q211_c Variable FD08
Ask only on 9/12/08 – 9/16/08. Ask only if watched summit [Q210_c = 1].
Which of the following did you watch: only the interview with Senator McCain, only the interview with Senator Obama, or the interviews with both candidates?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
550 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q212_c Variable EB09
Ask only on 9/12/08 – 9/16/08.
Did you happen to see any part of the interviews that Charlie Gibson of ABC News conducted with Sarah Palin [September 11], or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q213_c Variable FD09
Ask only on 9/25/08 – 9/30/08.
Did you watch President Bush's speech on the economy {9/25/08 : last night | 9/26/08 – 9/30/08 : Wednesday night} [September 24]?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q214_c Variable NBb01
Ask only on 10/19/08 – 10/23/08.
Do you happen to know who Colin Powell endorsed for president?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Other: 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q215_c Variable NBb02
Ask only on 10/19/08 – 10/23/08.
Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama [for president]. Does this endorsement make you more likely to support Obama, less likely to support Obama, or does it make no difference in your likelihood to support Barack Obama?
Makes more likely to vote for Obama 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 551 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q216_c Variable FC02
Ask only on 10/30/08 – 11/3/08.
Did you happen to watch any of the 30-minute ad that Barack Obama put on television {10/30/08 : last night | 10/31/08 – 11/3/08 : this past Wednesday night} [October 29]? [If yes:] Did you watch all of it, some of it, or just a little?
Yes, all 1 Yes, some 2 Yes, a little 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q217_c Variable CBa01
Thinking about one year ago, in your opinion, were the economic conditions in this country much better than they are right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
Much better 1 Somewhat better 2 Same 3 Somewhat worse 4 Much worse 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q218_c Variable CBa02
Thinking about one year ago, was your personal economic situation much better than it is right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
Much better 1 Somewhat better 2 Same 3 Somewhat worse 4 Much worse 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
552 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q219_c Variable CA03
Ask only on 9/24/08 – 10/5/08.
When children today in the United States grow up, do you think they will be better off or worse off than people are now?
Better off 1 Worse off 2 Same as now 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q220_c Variable CBd03
Ask only on 9/24/08 – 10/5/08.
This week government announced a plan for the government to take over bad mortgages and other troubled investments from financial firms. This plan will cost billions of dollars and would aim to bring stability to the stock market and put big financial institutions on better financial footing. Do you approve or disapprove of this plan? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so.
Approve 1 Disapprove 2 Depends 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q221_c Variable CBd04
Ask only on 10/6/08 – 11/3/08.
Last week Congress passed and the president signed legislation for the government to take over bad mortgages and other troubled investments from financial firms. This plan will cost billions of dollars and would aim to bring stability to the stock market and put big financial institutions on better financial footing. Do you approve or disapprove of this legislation? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so.
Approve 1 Disapprove 2 Depends 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 553 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q222_c Variable CBd02
Ask only on 9/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Who is more responsible for the current financial crisis facing the United States: the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress?
Democrats 1 Republicans 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 President Bush is responsible 5 Wall Street bankers are responsible 6 Other: 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q223_c Variable CBd01
Ask only on 9/24/08 – 10/5/08.
Would you say the problems currently facing financial institutions and the stock market make you feel scared, or do you feel concerned but not scared, or are you not concerned by those events?
Scared 1 Concerned 2 Not concerned 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q224_c Variable MB01
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 9/3/08.
Thinking about the federal government in Washington, how much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government to do what is right: always, most of the time, or some of the time?
Always 1 Most of the time 2 Some of the time 3 Never 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
554 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q225_c – Q226_c
Ask Q225_c – Q226_c only on 5/30/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {9/4/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
I'm going to read you a few statements. For each one, please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with that statement.
Question Q225_c Variable MB02
Sometimes politics seems so complicated that a person like me cannot really understand what is going on.
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q226_c Variable MB03
People like me have no say over what the government does.
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q227_c Variable RCa19
Ask only on 9/11/08 – 10/5/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Which is more important to you in choosing a candidate for president: their personal qualities, such as experience and judgment, or their positions on specific issues, such as energy policy and Iraq?
Personal qualities 1 Issue positions 2 Both equally 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 555 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q228_c Variable FAb29
Ask only on 10/22/08 – 11/3/08.
Which of the following election debates, if any, have you watched? The presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama; The presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates; The presidential debate on Thursday October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama; The vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?
Accept multiple answers: September 26 presidential A October 7 presidential B October 15 presidential C October 2 vice presidential D 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q229_c Variable FAb01
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/21/08.
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
Yes, all 1 Yes, most 2 Yes, some 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
556 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q230_c Variable FAb02
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q229_c = 1 – 3].
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
ABC 1 CBS 2 NBC 3 CNN 4 Fox News Channel 5 MSNBC 6 PBS 7 C-SPAN 8 Watched online 9 Heard on radio 10 Other: 11 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q231_c Variable FAb03
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q229_c = 1 – 3].
Who do you think did best in this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 557 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q232_c Variable FAb04
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q229_c = 1 – 3].
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the September 26 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q233_c Variable FAb05
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q229_c = 1 – 3].
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the September 26 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q234_c Variable FAb06
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if did not watch debate [Q229_c = 4, 998, 999].
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Friday, September 26, between John McCain and Barack Obama?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
558 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q235_c Variable FAb07
Ask only on 9/27/08 – 10/2/08. Ask only if aware of debate but did not watch [Q234_c = 1].
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the September 26 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q236_c Variable FAb08
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/21/08.
Did you happen to watch the vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
Yes, all 1 Yes, most 2 Yes, some 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 559 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q237_c Variable FAb09
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q236_c = 1 – 3].
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
ABC 1 CBS 2 NBC 3 CNN 4 Fox News Channel 5 MSNBC 6 PBS 7 C-SPAN 8 Watched online 9 Heard on radio 10 Other: 11 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q238_c Variable FAb10
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q236_c = 1 – 3].
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]: Sarah Palin or Joe Biden?
Palin 1 Biden 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
560 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q239_c Variable FAb11
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q236_c = 1 – 3].
Did Sarah Palin do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 2 vice presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q240_c Variable FAb12
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q236_c = 1 – 3].
Did Joe Biden do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 2 vice presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q241_c Variable FAb13
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if did not watch debate [Q236_c = 4, 998, 999].
Have you heard or read anything about the vice presidential debate on Thursday, October 2, between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 561 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q242_c Variable FAb14
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if aware of debate but did not watch [Q241_c = 1].
From what you heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 2 vice presidential debate]: Sarah Palin or Joe Biden?
Palin 1 Biden 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q243_c Variable FAb15
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/21/08.
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
Yes, all 1 Yes, most 2 Yes, some 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
562 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q244_c Variable FAb16
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q243_c = 1 – 3].
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
ABC 1 CBS 2 NBC 3 CNN 4 Fox News Channel 5 MSNBC 6 PBS 7 C-SPAN 8 Watched online 9 Heard on radio 10 Other: 11 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q245_c Variable FAb17
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q243_c = 1 – 3].
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 563 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q246_c Variable FAb18
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q243_c = 1 – 3].
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 7 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q247_c Variable FAb19
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q243_c = 1 – 3].
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 7 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q248_c Variable FAb20
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if did not watch debate [Q243_c = 4, 998, 999].
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, between John McCain and Barack Obama where voters got to ask questions of the candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
564 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q249_c Variable FAb21
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 10/15/08. Ask only if aware of debate but did not watch [Q248_c = 1].
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 7 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q250_c Variable FAb22
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08.
Did you happen to watch the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama focusing on domestic issues? [If yes:] Did you watch all, most, or just some of it?
Yes, all 1 Yes, most 2 Yes, some 3 No, none 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 565 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q251_c Variable FAb23
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q250_c = 1 – 3].
On what television network or station did you watch this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
ABC 1 CBS 2 NBC 3 CNN 4 Fox News Channel 5 MSNBC 6 PBS 7 C-SPAN 8 Watched online 9 Heard on radio 10 Other: 11 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q252_c Variable FAb24
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q250_c = 1 – 3].
Who do you think did best in this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
566 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q253_c Variable FAb25
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q250_c = 1 – 3].
Did John McCain do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 15 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q254_c Variable FAb26
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if watched debate [Q250_c = 1 – 3].
Did Barack Obama do better than you expected, less well than you expected, or about as you expected [in the October 15 presidential debate]?
Better than expected 1 Less well than expected 2 As expected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q255_c Variable FAb27
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if did not watch debate [Q250_c = 4, 998, 999].
Have you heard or read anything about the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 15, between John McCain and Barack Obama focusing on domestic issues?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 567 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q256_c Variable FAb28
Ask only on 10/16/08 – 10/21/08. Ask only if aware of debate but did not watch [Q255_c = 1].
From what you have heard or read, who do you think did best in this debate [the October 15 presidential debate]: John McCain or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q257_c Variable KB01
How many days in the past week did you discuss politics with your family or friends?
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q258_c Variable KB02
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 8/27/08. Ask only if discussed politics in past week [Q257_c = 1 – 7].
When you talked with your friends and family, how much disagreement was there: a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little or none?
Great deal 1 Quite a bit 2 Some 3 Very little 4 None 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
568 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q259_c Variable KB16
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if discussed politics in past week, and specified presidential candidate would vote for today [{3/7/08 – 3/24/08 : Q257_c = 1 – 7 and (Q142_c = 1 – 9 or Q160_c = 1 – 3 or Q161_c = 1 – 3) | 5/2/08 – 6/8/08 : Q257_c = 1 – 7 and (Q142_c = 1 – 9 or Q162_c = 1 – 4 or Q174_c = 1 – 4)}].
Does the person you have the closest relationship with support the same candidate you support, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q260_c Variable KB17
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if discussed politics in past week, and specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate [Q259_c = 1, 2, 998].
Have you ever tried to show that person why they should vote for or against a candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q261_c Variable KB18
Ask only on 3/7/08 – 3/24/08, 5/2/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if discussed politics in past week, and specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate [Q259_c = 1, 2, 998].
Has that person ever tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 569 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q262_c Variable KB19
Ask only on 5/30/08 – 6/8/08. Ask only if discussed politics in past week, and specified presidential candidate would vote for today, and whether closest relation supports same candidate [Q259_c = 1, 2, 998].
In the past week, has anyone else you know personally tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q263_c Variable KB14
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 6/23/08, 7/2/08 – 9/25/08, 10/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if {6/9/08 – 6/23/08, 7/2/08 – 9/25/08 : discussed politics in past week, and specified presidential candidate would vote for today} [{6/9/08 – 6/23/08 : Q257_c = 1 – 7 and Q162_c = 1 – 4 | 7/2/08 – 9/25/08 : Q257_c = 1 – 7 and Q163_c = 1 – 5}].
In the past week, has anyone you know personally tried to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q264_c Variable KC01
Ask only on 1/9/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 8/7/08.
In the past week, has anyone from one of the presidential campaigns talked to you about the presidential election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
570 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q265_c Variable KC07
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08. Ask only if contacted by campaign in past week [Q264_c = 1].
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q266_c Variable KB03
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/9/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
In the past week, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q267_c Variable KB06
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
During the presidential campaign, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 571 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q268_c Variable KB09
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if tried to influence other's vote in past week [Q266_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email {2/25/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08 : or other online method}?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q269_c Variable KB11
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if tried to influence other's vote during campaign [Q267_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
572 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q270_c Variable KE01
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
In the past week, have you done any work for one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q271_c Variable KE04
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
During the presidential campaign, have you done any work for one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q272_c Variable KE09
Ask only on 2/1/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if worked for candidate in past week [Q270_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email {2/25/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08 : or other online method}?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 573 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q273_c Variable KE11
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if worked for candidate during campaign [Q271_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q274_c Variable KD01
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
In the past week, have you given money to any of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q275_c Variable KD04
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
During the presidential campaign, have you given money to any of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
574 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q276_c Variable KD09
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate in past week [Q274_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
You said that you have given money to one of the presidential candidates. Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate in the past week: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Accept multiple answers: Mail A Online B In person C Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q277_c Variable KD11
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate during campaign [Q275_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
You said that you have given money to one of the presidential candidates. Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Accept multiple answers: Mail A Online B In person C Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 575 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q278_c Variable KF03
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
During the presidential campaign, have you gone to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q279_c Variable KF09
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
During the presidential campaign, have you worn a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or placed a sign in your window or in front of your house?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q280_c Variable WG01
Do you have access to the Internet at home, at work, or someplace else?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
576 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q281_c Variable EE01
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1].
On average, which of the following best describes how often you are on the Internet: several hours per day, almost every day, at least once per week, a few times per month, every month or so, rarely, or never?
Several hours per day 1 Almost every day 2 At least once per week 3 Few times per month 4 Every month or so 5 Rarely 6 Never 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q282_c – Q286_c
Ask Q282_c – Q286_c only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask Q282_c – Q286_c only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
I'm going to read you a list of some things people can do online. For each one, please tell me if that is something you have done in the past week.
Question Q282_c Variable KG18
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, using message boards, forums or instant messaging services?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q283_c Variable KG01
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you visited a website of a presidential campaign or political party?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 577 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q284_c Variable KG08
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 8/7/08.
Have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q285_c Variable KG22
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q286_c Variable KG12
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08, 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you forwarded any emails, audio or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers or other people you know?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
578 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q287_c – Q291_c
Ask Q287_c – Q291_c only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask Q287_c – Q291_c only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
I'm going to read you a list of some things people can do online. For each one, please tell me if that is something you have done during the presidential campaign.
Question Q287_c Variable KG20
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, using message boards, forums or instant messaging services?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q288_c Variable KG04
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you visited a website of a presidential campaign or political party?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q289_c Variable KG10
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 8/7/08.
Have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 579 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q290_c Variable KG24
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q291_c Variable KG14
Ask only on 6/17/08 – 7/1/08.
Have you forwarded any emails, audio or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers or other people you know?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q292_c Variable KC04
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did anyone from one of the presidential campaigns or a group supporting one of the presidential candidates contact you about the presidential election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
580 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q293_c Variable KC05
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by campaign during primary [Q292_c = 1].
Which candidate did the campaign or group that contacted you support?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q294_c Variable KC11
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign during primary [Q293rE_c = 1].
How did the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 581 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q295_c – Q298_c
Ask Q295_c – Q298_c only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
How often did you hear from the Obama campaign or group supporting the Obama campaign during the presidential primary campaign __: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
Question Q295_c Variable KC16
Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign by phone during primary [Q294rA_c = 1].
By telephone
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q296_c Variable KC17
Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign in person during primary [Q294rB_c = 1].
In person
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q297_c Variable KC18
Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign by mail during primary [Q294rC_c = 1].
By regular mail
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
582 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q298_c Variable KC19
Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign online during primary [Q294rD_c = 1].
By email or other online method
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q299_c Variable KC10
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign during primary [Q293rA_c = 1].
How did the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 583 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q300_c – Q303_c
Ask Q300_c – Q303_c only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
How often did you hear from the Clinton campaign or group supporting the Clinton campaign during the presidential primary campaign __: once a week or more often, every other week, one or two times a month, or less than once a month?
Question Q300_c Variable KC12
Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign by phone during primary [Q299rA_c = 1].
By telephone
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q301_c Variable KC13
Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign in person during primary [Q299rB_c = 1].
In person
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q302_c Variable KC14
Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign by mail during primary [Q299rC_c = 1].
By regular mail
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
584 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q303_c Variable KC15
Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign online during primary [Q299rD_c = 1].
By email or other online method
Once a week or more 1 Every other week 2 One or two times a month 3 Less than once a month 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
{7/8/08 – 8/4/08 : Campaigns sometimes email supporters to ask them to contact other people to urge them to support their candidate.}
Question Q304_c Variable KG28
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign online during primary [Q294rD_c = 1].
During the presidential primaries, did the Obama campaign email you to contact other people to ask them to vote for Senator Obama, or didn't the Obama campaign do this?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q305_c Variable KG29
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign to email others during primary [Q304_c = 1].
As a result of these emails, did you contact people you know, people you did not know, or both to ask them to vote for Senator Obama, or did you not contact anyone at all?
Contacted people known 1 Contacted people not known 2 Contacted both 3 Did not contact anyone 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 585 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q306_c Variable KG30
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted others as result of receiving Obama emails to do so during primary [Q305_c = 1 – 3].
Approximately how many people did you contact on behalf of the Obama campaign as a result of their emails asking you to do so?
One 1 Two to five 2 Six to 10 3 11 to 20 4 21 to 50 5 More than 50 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q307_c Variable KG25
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign online during primary [Q299rD_c = 1].
During the presidential primaries, did the Clinton campaign email you to contact other people to ask them to vote for Senator Clinton, or didn't the Clinton campaign do this?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q308_c Variable KG26
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted by Clinton campaign to email others during primary [Q307_c = 1].
As a result of these emails, did you contact people you know, people you did not know, or both to ask them to vote for Senator Clinton, or did you not contact anyone at all?
Contacted people known 1 Contacted people not known 2 Contacted both 3 Did not contact anyone 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
586 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q309_c Variable KG27
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contacted others as result of receiving Clinton emails to do so during primary [Q308_c = 1 – 3].
Approximately how many people did you contact on behalf of the Clinton campaign as a result of their emails asking you to do so?
One 1 Two to five 2 Six to 10 3 11 to 20 4 21 to 50 5 More than 50 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q310_c Variable KB07
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q311_c Variable KB12
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if tried to influence other's vote during primary [Q310_c = 1].
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 587 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q312_c Variable KE05
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q313_c Variable KE12
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if worked for candidate during primary [Q312_c = 1].
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
588 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q314_c Variable KE06
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if worked for candidate during primary [Q312_c = 1].
For which candidate did you do work?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q315_c Variable KD05
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 589 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q316_c Variable KD12
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate during primary [Q315_c = 1].
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential primary campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Accept multiple answers: Mail A Online B In person C Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q317_c Variable KD06
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate during primary [Q315_c = 1].
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
590 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q318_c Variable KD14
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to Clinton during primary [Q317rA_c = 1].
Approximately how often did you contribute money to Hillary Clinton during the primary campaign?
Once 1 Twice 2 Three or four times 3 Five or more times 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q319_c Variable KD15
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to Clinton during primary [Q317rA_c = 1].
Approximately how much money did you contribute to Hillary Clinton during the primary campaign?
$50 or less 1 $51 – $100 2 $101 – $500 3 $501 – $1,000 4 $1,001 – $1,500 5 $1,501 – $2,000 6 $2,001 – $2,300 7 More than $2,300 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q320_c Variable KD16
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to Obama during primary [Q317rE_c = 1].
Approximately how often did you contribute money to Barack Obama during the primary campaign?
Once 1 Twice 2 Three or four times 3 Five or more times 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 591 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q321_c Variable KD17
Ask only on 7/8/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if contributed to Obama during primary [Q317rE_c = 1].
Approximately how much money did you contribute to Barack Obama during the primary campaign?
$50 or less 1 $51 – $100 2 $101 – $500 3 $501 – $1,000 4 $1,001 – $1,500 5 $1,501 – $2,000 6 $2,001 – $2,300 7 More than $2,300 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q322_c Variable KF04
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
592 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q323_c Variable KF05
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if attended political meeting during primary [Q322_c = 1].
For which candidate did you attend a rally?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q324_c Variable KF10
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 593 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q325_c Variable KF11
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if showed campaign sign during primary [Q324_c = 1].
For which candidate did you do that?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q326_c Variable KG05
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
594 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q327_c Variable KG06
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if visited campaign website during primary [Q326_c = 1].
Which candidate's website did you visit during the presidential primary campaign?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Huckabee C McCain D Obama E Romney F Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q328_c Variable KG15
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08.
During the presidential primary campaign, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q329_c Variable KG16
Ask only on 7/2/08 – 8/4/08. Ask only if forwarded online campaign information during primary [Q328_c = 1].
How often did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know during the presidential primary campaign?
Once 1 Two or three times 2 Four or five times 3 Six or seven times 4 More than seven times 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 595 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q330_c Variable KC02
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, has anyone from one of the presidential campaigns contacted you about the presidential election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q331_c Variable KC03
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if contacted by campaign in past week [Q330_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Which candidate did the campaign that contacted you support?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
596 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q332_c Variable KC09
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if contacted by Obama campaign in past week [Q331rB_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
How did the Obama campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q333_c Variable KC08
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if contacted by McCain campaign in past week [Q331rA_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
How did the McCain campaign contact you? Was it by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 597 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q334_c Variable KB04
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {8/8/08 – 8/10/08, 8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/21/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
In the past week, have you talked to any people and tried to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q335_c Variable KB05
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 8/10/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
In the past week, have you tried to convince anyone why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q336_c Variable KB10
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if tried to influence other's vote in past week [{8/8/08 – 8/10/08 : Q334_c = 1 or Q335_c = 1 | 8/11/08 – 11/3/08 : Q334_c = 1}]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/21/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
598 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q337_c Variable KE02
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
In the past week, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q338_c Variable KE10
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if worked for candidate in past week [Q337_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 599 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q339_c Variable KE03
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if worked for candidate in past week [Q337_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
For which candidate did you do work?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q340_c Variable KD02
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
In the past week, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
600 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q341_c Variable KD10
Ask only on 10/2/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate in past week [Q340_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-B_c = 1.
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the past week: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Accept multiple answers: Mail A Online B In person C Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q342_c Variable KD03
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if contributed to candidate in past week [Q340_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 601 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q343_c Variable KF01
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
In the past week, have you gone to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q344_c Variable KF02
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if attended political meeting in past week [Q343_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
For which candidate did you attend a rally in the past week?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q345_c Variable KF07
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08, 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1 | 10/22/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2}.
In the past week, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
602 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q346_c Variable KF08
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if showed campaign sign in past week [Q345_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
For which candidate did you do that?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q347_c Variable KG02
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 603 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q348_c Variable KG03
Ask only on 10/2/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if visited campaign website in past week [Q347_c = 1]. Ask only of SPLIT-B_c = 1.
Which candidate's website did you visit during the past week?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Nader C Barr D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q349_c Variable KG13
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q350_c Variable KG09
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, have you viewed video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
604 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q351_c Variable KG23
Ask only on 8/8/08 – 10/6/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 10/6/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, have you read or posted a comment on a blog having to do with politics or a campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q352_c Variable KG19
Ask only on 8/11/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1]. Ask only of {8/21/08 – 8/25/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 8/26/08 – 11/3/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
In the past week, did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, or using message boards, forums, or instant messaging services?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q353_c Variable EB02
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you see information on broadcast or cable television about the 2008 presidential campaign? This includes seeing programs on television, on the Internet, your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 605 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q354_c Variable EB03
Ask only if watched TV for campaign information in past week [Q353_c = 1 – 7].
In the past week, from what television program did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
ABC (unspecified) 1 ABC World News with Charles Gibson 2 Anderson Cooper 360 3 CBS (unspecified) 4 CBS Evening News with Katie Couric 5 Christian Broadcasting Network 6 CNN (unspecified) 7 Countdown with Keith Olbermann 8 Fox News Channel (unspecified) 9 Fox Report with Shepard Smith 10 Glenn Beck 11 Hannity and Colmes 12 Hardball with Chris Matthews 13 Headline News 14 Larry King Live 15 Local news (unspecified) 16 Lou Dobbs Tonight 17 Meet the Press 18 MSNBC (unspecified) 19 Nancy Grace 20 NBC (unspecified) 21 NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 22 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 23 Nightline 24 O'Reilly Factor 25 On the Record with Greta Van Susteren 26 PBS (unspecified) 27 700 Club 28 Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer 29 Special Report with Brit Hume 30 Today 31 Tucker (Tucker Carlson) 32 Your World with Neil Cavuto 33 Other: 34 None 35 Don't know 998 No answer 999
606 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q355_c Variable EB04
Ask only if named TV program watched most for campaign information in past week [Q354_c = 1 – 34].
Which presidential candidate do you think [television program named in Q354_c] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [program] favors any candidate?
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} E {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} F {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} G {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} H {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} J McCain K Obama L {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} R Republican (unspecified) S Democrat (unspecified) T Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 607 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q356_c Variable EB06
Ask only if named TV program watched most for campaign information in past week [Q354_c = 1 – 34].
In the past week, did you watch any other television programs that contained information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
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608 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section (Continued from previous page)
Accept multiple answers: ABC (unspecified) AA ABC World News with Charles Gibson AB Anderson Cooper 360 AC CBS (unspecified) AD CBS Evening News with Katie Couric AE Christian Broadcasting Network AF CNN (unspecified) AG Countdown with Keith Olbermann AH Fox News Channel (unspecified) AJ Fox Report with Shepard Smith AK Glenn Beck AL Hannity and Colmes AM Hardball with Chris Matthews AN Headline News AP Larry King Live AQ Local news (unspecified) AR Lou Dobbs Tonight AS Meet the Press AT MSNBC (unspecified) AU Nancy Grace AV NBC (unspecified) AW NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams AY NewsHour with Jim Lehrer BA Nightline BB O'Reilly Factor BC On the Record with Greta Van Susteren BD PBS (unspecified) BE 700 Club BF Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer BG Special Report with Brit Hume BH Today BJ Tucker (Tucker Carlson) BK Your World with Neil Cavuto BL Other: ZZ 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 609 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q357_c Variable EC01
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you hear information about the 2008 presidential campaign on radio shows that invite listeners to call in to discuss current events, public issues, or politics? This includes hearing the shows on the radio, or on the Internet, your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q358_c Variable EC02
Ask only if listened to talk radio for campaign information in past week [Q357_c = 1 – 7].
In the past week, from which talk radio host or radio program did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
All Things Considered 1 Beck, Glenn 2 Bennett, Bill 3 Bohannon, Jim 4 Boortz, Neal 5 Christian radio (unspecified) 6 Doyle, Jerry 7 Focus on the Family 8 Gallagher, Mike 9 Hannity, Sean 10 Howard, Clark 11 Ingraham, Laura 12 Joyner, Tom 13 Levin, Mark 14 Limbaugh, Rush 15 Local news radio (unspecified) 16 Local talk radio (unspecified) 17 Morning Edition 18 NPR (unspecified) 19 O'Reilly, Bill 20 Savage, Michael 21 Schlessinger, Laura 22 Other: 23 None 24 Don't know 998 No answer 999
610 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q359_c Variable EC03
Ask only if named talk radio host/program listened to most for campaign information in past week (with exception of unspecified local talk radio) [Q358_c = 1 – 16, 18 – 23].
Which presidential candidate do you think [radio host/program named in Q359_c] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [host/program] favors any candidate?
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} E {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} F {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} G {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} H {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} J McCain K Obama L {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} R Republican (unspecified) S Democrat (unspecified) T Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 611 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q360_c Variable EC04
Ask only if named talk radio host/program listened to most for campaign information in past week [Q358_c = 1 – 23].
In the past week, did you listen to any other talk radio hosts or radio programs for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
Accept multiple answers: All Things Considered AA Beck, Glenn AB Bennett, Bill AC Bohannon, Jim AD Boortz, Neal AE Christian radio (unspecified) AF Doyle, Jerry AG Focus on the Family AH Gallagher, Mike AJ Hannity, Sean AK Howard, Clark AL Ingraham, Laura AM Joyner, Tom AN Levin, Mark AP Limbaugh, Rush AQ Local news radio (unspecified) AR Local talk radio (unspecified) AS Morning Edition AT NPR (unspecified) AU O'Reilly, Bill AV Savage, Michael AW Schlessinger, Laura AY Other: ZZ 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q361_c Variable ED01
Thinking about the past week, how many days did you read a newspaper for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? This includes reading a paper copy of the newspaper, an online copy, or a newspaper item downloaded on your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
612 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q362_c Variable ED02
Ask only if read newspaper for campaign information in past week [Q361_c = 1 – 7].
In the past week, from what newspaper did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign?
Arizona Republic 1 Atlanta Journal Constitution 2 Baltimore Sun 3 Boston Globe 4 Chicago Sun-Times 5 Chicago Tribune 6 Cleveland Plain Dealer 7 Concord Monitor 8 Dallas Morning News 9 Denver Post 10 Des Moines Register 11 Detroit Free Press 12 Houston Chronicle 13 Los Angeles Times 14 Miami Herald 15 New Hampshire Union Leader 16 New York Daily News 17 New York Post 18 New York Times 19 Newsday 20 Orange County Register 21 Oregonian 22 Philadelphia Inquirer 23 Rocky Mountain News 24 San Diego Union-Tribune 25 San Francisco Chronicle 26 San Jose Mercury News 27 St. Louis Post-Dispatch 28 St. Petersburg Times 29 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) 30 Star-Ledger (Newark) 31 USA Today 32 Wall Street Journal 33 Washington Post 34 Other: 35 None 36 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 613 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q363_c Variable ED03
Ask only if named newspaper read most for campaign information in past week [Q362_c = 1 – 35].
Which presidential candidate do you think the [newspaper named in Q362_c] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [newspaper] favors any candidate?
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} E {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} F {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} G {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} H {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} J McCain K Obama L {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} R Republican (unspecified) S Democrat (unspecified) T Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
614 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q364_c Variable ED04
Ask only if named newspaper read most for campaign information in past week [Q362_c = 1 – 35].
In the past week, did you read any other newspapers for information about the 2008 presidential campaign? [If yes:] Which ones?
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NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 615 National Rolling Cross-Section (Continued from previous page)
Accept multiple answers: Arizona Republic AA Atlanta Journal Constitution AB Baltimore Sun AC Boston Globe AD Chicago Sun-Times AE Chicago Tribune AF Cleveland Plain Dealer AG Concord Monitor AH Dallas Morning News AJ Denver Post AK Des Moines Register AL Detroit Free Press AM Houston Chronicle AN Los Angeles Times AP Miami Herald AQ New Hampshire Union Leader AR New York Daily News AS New York Post AT New York Times AU Newsday AV Orange County Register AW Oregonian AY Philadelphia Inquirer BA Rocky Mountain News BB San Diego Union-Tribune BC San Francisco Chronicle BD San Jose Mercury News BE St. Louis Post-Dispatch BF St. Petersburg Times BG Star Tribune (Minneapolis) BH Star-Ledger (Newark) BJ USA Today BK Wall Street Journal BL Washington Post BM Other: ZZ 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
616 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q365_c Variable EE02
Ask only if have Internet access [Q280_c = 1, 998, 999].
How many days in the past week did you see or hear information about the 2008 presidential campaign on the Internet? This may include accessing the Internet through your cell phone, iPod, or PDA.
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 617 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q366_c Variable EE03
Ask only if saw online information about campaign in past week [Q365_c = 1 – 7].
In the past week, where did you get most of your information about the 2008 presidential campaign online?
ABC News.com 1 AOL 2 CBS News.com 3 CNN.com 4 Comcast 5 Daily Kos 6 Democratic Party website 7 Drudge Report 8 Emails (unspecified) 9 Fox News.com 10 Google 11 Home page (unspecified) 12 Huffington Post 13 Instapundit 14 Michelle Malkin.com 15 MSN 16 MSNBC.com 17 National Journal.com 18 NBC News.com 19 New Republic.com 20 New York Times.com 21 Power Line 22 Republican Party website 23 Slate 24 Talking Points Memo 25 Think Progress 26 Townhall 27 Wall Street Journal.com 28 Washington Post.com 29 Yahoo! 30 YouTube 31 Other: 32 None 33 Don't know 998 No answer 999
618 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q367_c Variable EE04
Ask only if named online site visited most for campaign information in past week [Q366_c = 1 – 32].
Which presidential candidate do you think [online source named in Q366_c] favors during the campaign, or don't you think [source] favors any candidate?
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A {12/17/07 – 6/8/08 : Clinton} B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} E {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} F {12/17/07 – 3/4/08 : Huckabee} G {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} H {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} J McCain K Obama L {12/17/07 – 6/23/08 : Paul} M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} R Republican (unspecified) S Democrat (unspecified) T Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 619 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q368_c Variable EE05
Ask only if named online site visited most for campaign information in past week [Q366_c = 1 – 32].
In the past week, did you get information about the 2008 presidential campaign from anywhere else online? [If yes:] Where?
Accept multiple answers: ABC News.com AA AOL AB CBS News.com AC CNN.com AD Comcast AE Daily Kos AF Democratic Party website AG Drudge Report AH Emails (unspecified) AJ Fox News.com AK Google AL Home page (unspecified) AM Huffington Post AN Instapundit AP Michelle Malkin.com AQ MSN AR MSNBC.com AS National Journal.com AT NBC News.com AU New Republic.com AV New York Times.com AW Power Line AY Republican Party website BA Slate BB Talking Points Memo BC Think Progress BD Townhall BE Wall Street Journal.com BF Washington Post.com BG Yahoo! BH YouTube BJ Other: ZZ 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
620 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q369_c Variable EB05
Ask only if named TV program watched most for campaign information in past week [Q354_c = 1 – 34].
When you are watching [television program named in Q354_c], how many times would you guess that you switch to other programs that contain information about the 2008 presidential campaign: never, one or two times, three to five times, or more than five times?
Never 1 One or two times 2 Three to five times 3 More than five times 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q370_c Variable FC01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 5/29/08.
In the past week, have you seen or heard ads for any of the candidates for president on TV, radio, or on the Internet?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q371_c Variable EB01
Last night, how many hours, if any, did you watch television between 6 and 11 pm?
None 0 Less than one hour 1 One hour but less than two 2 Two hours but less than three 3 Three hours but less than four 4 Four hours but less than five 5 Five hours 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 621 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q372_c – Q377_c
Ask Q372_c – Q377_c only on 2/21/08 – 5/29/08.
I'm going to read a list. Please rate how much you think you can believe each organization I name on a scale of four to one. On this four-point scale, four means you can believe all or most of what the organization says, and one means you believe almost nothing of what they say. Of course, you may use any number between four and one. How much would you rate the believability of __ on this scale of four to one?
Question Q372_c Variable EF01
The New York Times
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q373_c Variable EF02
The Wall Street Journal
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q374_c Variable EF03
Fox News
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
622 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q375_c Variable EF04
CNN
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q376_c Variable EF05
MSNBC
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q377_c Variable EF06
Broadcast news outlets like ABC News, NBC News, and CBS News
Number: 1 – 4 1 = believe almost nothing of what organization says 4 = believe all or most of what organization says Haven't heard of organization 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q378_c Variable EB07
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of SPLIT-B_c = 1.
Which of the following shows do you regularly watch: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, both, or neither?
Daily Show 1 Saturday Night Live 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 623 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q379_c Variable EB08
Ask only on 10/22/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
In the past week, how many days did you watch late night comedy programs like the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or Late Night with Conan O'Brien?
Number: 0 – 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q380_c Variable MC01
Who has the final responsibility to determine if a law is constitutional or not? Is it the president, the Congress, or the Supreme Court? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
President 1 Congress 2 Supreme Court 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q381_c Variable MC02
How much of a majority is required for the US Senate and House to override a presidential veto? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Two-thirds 1 Other: 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q382_c Variable MC03
Do you happen to know which party has the most members in the United States House of Representatives? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Democratic 1 Republican 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
624 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q383_c Variable MC04
Ask only on 5/12/08 – 11/3/08.
To the best of your knowledge, do you happen to know how Supreme Court justices are chosen? Are they nominated by a nonpartisan congressional committee, elected by the American people, nominated by the president and then confirmed by the Senate, or appointed if they receive a two-thirds majority vote of the justices already on the court? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Nominated by congressional committee 1 Elected 2 Nominated by president and confirmed by Senate 3 Appointed by two-thirds of justices 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 625 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q384_c – Q386_c
I'm going to read you some descriptions of some of the candidates running for president. For each one please tell me which candidate or candidates, if any, fit the description. Which candidate or candidates __? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Question Q384_c Variable AD01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/9/08.
Is Hispanic
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C Edwards D Giuliani E Gravel F Huckabee G Hunter H Kucinich J McCain K Obama L Paul M Richardson N Romney P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q Thompson R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
626 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q385_c Variable AD02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/13/08.
Is a Mormon
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C Edwards D Giuliani E Gravel F Huckabee G Hunter H Kucinich J McCain K Obama L Paul M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N Romney P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q Thompson R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 627 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q386_c Variable AD03
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/13/08.
Was formerly a mayor
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C Edwards D Giuliani E Gravel F Huckabee G Hunter H Kucinich J McCain K Obama L Paul M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N Romney P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q Thompson R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
628 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section {1/14/08 – 5/22/08 : I'm going to read you a series of descriptions of some of the Democratic candidates running for president. For each one please tell me which candidate or candidates fit the description.}
Question Q387_c Variable CDb07
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 1/29/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president was opposed to giving President Bush authorization to wage war in Iraq: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Obama C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q388_c Variable CDb08
Ask only on 1/30/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president was opposed to giving President Bush authorization to wage war in Iraq: {1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama | 2/4/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 629 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q389_c Variable CCa04
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president is proposing a health care reform plan that mandates that everyone have health insurance: {1/14/08 – 1/24/08, 1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama | 2/4/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q390_c Variable CBb06
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 1/29/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A Edwards B Obama C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
630 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q391_c Variable CBb07
Ask only on 1/30/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q392_c Variable CG01
Ask only on 1/22/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate running for president did the most in the United States Senate to pass ethics reform: {1/22/08 – 1/29/08 : Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama | 1/30/08 – 5/22/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Clinton A {1/22/08 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} B Obama C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 631 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q393_c Variable CDd10
Ask only on 2/4/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president favors allowing driver's licenses for undocumented or illegal immigrants: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q394_c Variable CBd05
Ask only on 2/5/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president would freeze foreclosures on homes and mortgage interest rates: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q395_c Variable CBb09
Ask only on 2/26/08 – 5/22/08.
Which Democratic candidate or candidates running for president promises to provide a $1,000 tax cut for working families and no federal income tax for seniors earning under $50,000 per year: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Clinton 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
632 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section {1/14/08 – 3/4/08 : I'm going to read you a series of descriptions of some of the Republican candidates running for president. For each one please tell me which candidate or candidates fit the description.}
Question Q396_c Variable CBb14
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 1/24/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, getting rid of the income tax and payroll tax, and putting in place a flat national sales tax that he calls the Fair Tax: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Giuliani A Huckabee B McCain C Romney D 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q397_c Variable CBb04
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 1/27/08, 1/30/08 – 2/6/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president opposed some of the Bush tax cuts: {1/14/08 – 1/27/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers:
{1/14/08 – 1/27/08 : Giuliani} A Huckabee B McCain C Romney D 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 633 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q398_c Variable CBb05
Ask only on 2/7/08 – 3/4/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president opposed some of the Bush tax cuts: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q399_c Variable CDb11
Ask only on 1/14/08 – 2/6/08.
Which Republican candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: {1/14/08 – 1/29/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers:
{1/14/08 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} A Huckabee B McCain C Romney D 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
634 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q400_c Variable CDb12
Ask only on 2/7/08 – 3/4/08.
Which Republican candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q401_c Variable CEd01
Ask only on 1/22/08 – 1/29/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports both a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Giuliani A Huckabee B McCain C Romney D 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 635 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q402_c Variable CEd02
Ask only on 2/11/08 – 3/4/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports both a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and a constitutional amendment outlawing abortion: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q403_c Variable CDd06
Ask only on 1/30/08 – 2/5/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: {1/30/08 – 2/3/08 : John McCain or Mitt Romney | 2/4/08 – 2/5/08 : John McCain, Mitt Romney, both, or neither}? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Romney 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
636 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q404_c Variable CDd07
Ask only on 2/6/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, or John McCain? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Huckabee A McCain B Romney C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q405_c Variable CDd08
Ask only on 2/7/08 – 3/4/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president has an immigration plan that would, as a first step, secure the nation's borders, then, once that is done, allow people who entered the country illegally to have the opportunity to become citizens under certain conditions, but deport those who have committed crimes while in the United States: Mike Huckabee or John McCain? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 637 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q406_c Variable CBb15
Ask only on 1/31/08 – 2/6/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: Huckabee A McCain B Romney C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q407_c Variable CBb16
Ask only on 2/7/08 – 3/4/08.
Which Republican candidate or candidates running for president supports abolishing the Internal Revenue Service: Mike Huckabee, John McCain, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q408_c – Q410_c
Which candidate or candidates running for president supports suspending the gas tax throughout the summer months this year? Does __ support it, or not? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Question Q408_c Variable CFa06
Ask only on 4/28/08 – 8/26/08.
John McCain
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
638 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q409_c Variable CFa07
Ask only on 4/28/08 – 6/8/08.
Hillary Clinton
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q410_c Variable CFa08
Ask only on 4/28/08 – 8/26/08.
Barack Obama
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q411_c Variable CFa01
Ask only on 5/5/08 – 5/29/08.
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, do you think the price you would pay at the pump during the summer would go higher, go lower, or stay about where it would have been if the tax were not removed for the summer?
Go higher 1 Go lower 2 Stay the same 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q412_c Variable CFa02
Ask only on 5/5/08 – 5/29/08.
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, would you drive more, less, or about the same amount that you would have driven if the tax was not removed?
Drive more 1 Drive less 2 Same amount 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 639 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q413_c Variable CFa03
Ask only on 5/5/08 – 5/29/08.
If the 18 cents per gallon federal tax on gas was removed for the summer, do you think the price of food carried to markets by trucks would go higher, go lower, or not be affected by the removal of the federal tax on gas for the summer?
Go higher 1 Go lower 2 Not be affected 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q414_c Variable CFa04
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 7/31/08.
Would you say that suspending the federal gas tax is a good idea or a bad idea?
Good idea 1 Bad idea 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q415_c Variable CCa06
Ask only on 4/30/08 – 5/18/08.
Which candidate or candidates would provide individuals $2,500 and families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Clinton B Obama C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
640 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q416_c Variable CCa07
Ask only on 5/19/08 – 5/22/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide individuals $2,500 or families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Clinton B Obama C 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q417_c Variable CCa08
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 9/23/08, 10/2/08 – 10/5/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide individuals $2,500 or families $5,000 to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 641 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q418_c Variable CCa09
Ask only on 10/6/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide uninsured individuals with a $2,500 credit or uninsured families with a $5,000 credit to help them buy their own health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q419_c Variable CEa03
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q420_c Variable CDc03
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors closing the base at which alleged enemy fighters are held at Guantanamo Bay: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
642 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q421_c Variable CFb02
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 9/22/08.
Which candidate or candidates favors reducing pollution through a process called cap and trade: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q422_c Variable CDb09
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president opposed the war in Iraq: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q423_c Variable CCa05
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president is proposing a health care reform plan that mandates that children have health insurance: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 643 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q424_c Variable CBb08
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for people above a certain income level: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q425_c Variable CDb13
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 8/30/08.
Which candidate running for president was the first to criticize former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for conduct of the Iraq War and the first to advocate the increase in troops known as the surge: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q426_c Variable CDd11
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 9/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors allowing driver's licenses for undocumented or illegal immigrants: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
644 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q427_c Variable CBb10
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 9/2/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president promises to provide a $1,000 tax cut for working families and no federal income tax for seniors earning under $50,000 per year: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q428_c Variable CBb13
Ask only on 5/23/08 – 8/30/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors completely eliminating the estate tax, that is the tax on property left by people who die: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q429_c Variable CFa11
Ask only on 6/24/08 – 9/23/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president favors lifting the federal ban on oil drilling off the coast of the United States: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 645 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q430_c Variable CDb14
Ask only on 9/2/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president was the first to call for an increase in the number of troops as a way to make Iraq more stable, known as the surge: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q431_c Variable CBb11
Ask only on 9/2/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president would provide more tax cuts to the middle class: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q432_c Variable CEb02
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president supports federal funding for embryonic stem cell research: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
646 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q433_c Variable CCa10
Ask only on 10/6/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president proposes taxing the health benefits an employee receives from an employer: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q434_c Variable CBb12
Ask only on 10/15/08, 10/20/08 – 11/3/08.
Which candidate or candidates running for president proposes a tax cut plan that would provide a government check to millions of people who pay no federal income taxes: John McCain, Barack Obama, both, or neither? [Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 647 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q435_c Variable RD02
The next question is about the congressional elections held in November 2006. In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you? I did not vote in the November 2006 election. I thought about voting in that election but didn't. I usually vote but didn't in that election. I am sure I voted in the November 2006 election.
Did not vote 1 Thought about voting but didn't 2 Usually vote but didn't 3 Voted 4 Not eligible to vote 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q436_c Variable RD03
Ask only if voted in 2006 congressional election [Q435_c = 4].
In that election, you were able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. Did you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Other 3 Did not vote for representative 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q437_c Variable RD01
Did you vote in the 2004 presidential election when George W. Bush ran against John Kerry? [If yes:] Did you vote for George W. Bush, the Republican; John Kerry, the Democrat; Ralph Nader of the Green Party; or someone else?
Bush 1 Kerry 2 Nader 3 Other 4 Did not vote for president 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
648 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section PPRIM_c Variable RBb01
Primary election status:
Interviewed before state's presidential primary election 1 Interviewed after state's presidential primary election 2
Question Q438_c Variable RBb02
Ask only on 2/20/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if interviewed after state's presidential primary election [PPRIM_c = 2].
Did you vote in the 2008 presidential primary or caucus in your state, or not? [If yes:] Did you vote in the Republican or Democratic primary or caucus in your state?
Yes, Republican 1 Yes, Democratic 2 Did not vote 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q439_c Variable RBb03
Ask only on 2/20/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if voted in primary election [Q438_c = 1].
Who did you vote for in your state's primary or caucus?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Tancredo 7 Thompson 8 Other: 9 Did not vote for nominee 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 649 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q440_c Variable RBb04
Ask only on 2/20/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if voted in primary election [Q438_c = 2].
Who did you vote for in your state's primary or caucus?
Biden 1 Clinton 2 Dodd 3 Edwards 4 Gravel 5 Kucinich 6 Obama 7 Richardson 8 Other: 9 Did not vote for nominee 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q441_c – Q442_c
Ask Q441_c – Q442_c only on 9/4/08 – 11/3/08.
I'd like to read you some phrases about various groups in our society. For each phrase, please tell me how well that phrase applies to most of the people in that group. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all to most of the people in the group, and 10 means it applies extremely well to most of the people in the group. Of course you can use any number in between. The (first / next) group is __. How well does the phrase "trustworthy" apply to most of the people in that group?
Question Q441_c Variable SB01
Blacks
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
650 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q442_c Variable SB02
Whites
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 651 National Rolling Cross-Section {12/17/07 – 2/10/08 : I'm going to read you a few descriptions of some of the candidates running for president. For each one please tell me which candidate or candidates, if any, fit the description.}
Questions Q443_c – Q445_c
Ask Q443_c – Q445_c only of SPLIT-A_c = 1.
Which candidate or candidates __?
Question Q443_c Variable CDd05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/10/08.
Supported the immigration bill proposal by President Bush
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C Edwards D Giuliani E Gravel F Huckabee G Hunter H Kucinich J McCain K Obama L Paul M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N Romney P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q Thompson R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
652 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q444_c Variable CEa04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/10/08.
Supports a constitutional amendment banning abortion
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C Edwards D Giuliani E Gravel F Huckabee G Hunter H Kucinich J McCain K Obama L Paul M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N Romney P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q Thompson R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 653 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q445_c Variable CEa02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 2/10/08.
Favors overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} E Gravel F Huckabee G {12/17/07 – 1/19/08 : Hunter} H {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} J McCain K Obama L Paul M {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} N {12/17/07 – 2/6/08 : Romney} P {12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo} Q {12/17/07 – 1/21/08 : Thompson} R Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
654 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q446_c Variable CDc02
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 5/22/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Which Democratic presidential candidates, if any, voted for a resolution in Congress which called on the Bush administration to designate a special Iranian military unit called the Revolutionary Guard, a foreign terrorist organization?
Accept multiple answers:
{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden} A Clinton B {12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd} C {12/17/07 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} D {12/17/07 – 3/25/08 : Gravel} E {12/17/07 – 1/24/08 : Kucinich} F Obama G {12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson} H Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q447_c Variable CDb05
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 1/10/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Do you think the war with Iraq has made the United States safer or less safe from terrorism?
Safer 1 Less safe 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 655 National Rolling Cross-Section Questions Q448_c – Q451_c
I'm going to mention a few items and for each one, please tell me if you think Barack Obama or John McCain would better handle that issue if they were elected president in 2008. Who would better handle __ if they were elected president in 2008, Barack Obama or John McCain?
Question Q448_c Variable CDb06
Ask only on 8/27/08 – 11/3/08.
The war in Iraq
McCain 1 Obama 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q449_c Variable CBa03
Ask only on 8/27/08 – 11/3/08.
The economy
McCain 1 Obama 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q450_c Variable CCa03
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08.
Health care reform
McCain 1 Obama 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
656 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q451_c Variable CCb01
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08.
Social Security and Medicare
McCain 1 Obama 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q452_c Variable CDb03
Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
If the United States military leaves Iraq, do you think that would increase the risk of terrorism in the US, decrease risk of terrorism in the US, or not make a difference, one way or another?
Increase 1 Decrease 2 Make no difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q453_c Variable CDa08
Ask only on 10/6/08 – 11/3/08.
If Barack Obama is elected president, what would concern you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
Move too quickly to take military action 1 Spend too much time on diplomacy 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 657 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q454_c Variable CDa07
Ask only on 10/6/08 – 11/3/08.
If John McCain is elected president, what would concern you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
Move too quickly to take military action 1 Spend too much time on diplomacy 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q455_c Variable CDb10
Ask only on 12/28/07 – 4/9/08.
As you may know, the United States has increased the number of troops sent to Iraq. Do you think this troop surge is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far?
Making better 1 Making worse 2 No impact 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q456_c Variable NAc01
Ask only on 1/4/08 – 1/8/08.
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Iowa caucus?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Thompson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
658 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q457_c Variable NAc02
Ask only on 1/4/08 – 1/8/08.
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Iowa caucus?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Kucinich 4 Obama 5 Richardson 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q458_c Variable NAc03
Ask only on 1/9/08 – 1/15/08.
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the New Hampshire primary?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Thompson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 659 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q459_c Variable NAc04
Ask only on 1/9/08 – 1/21/08.
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the New Hampshire primary?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Kucinich 4 Obama 5 Richardson 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q460_c Variable NAc05
Ask only on 1/16/08 – 1/21/08.
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Michigan primary?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Thompson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
660 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q461_c Variable NAc06
Ask only on 1/22/08 – 1/27/08.
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Nevada caucuses?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Kucinich 4 Obama 5 Haven't heard 6 Can't remember 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q462_c Variable NAc07
Ask only on 1/22/08 – 1/29/08.
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the South Carolina primary?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 Hunter 3 McCain 4 Paul 5 Romney 6 Thompson 7 Haven't heard 8 Can't remember 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 661 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q463_c Variable NAc08
Ask only on 1/28/08 – 1/29/08.
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the South Carolina primary?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Kucinich 4 Obama 5 Richardson 6 Haven't heard 7 Can't remember 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q464_c Variable NAc09
Ask only on 1/30/08 – 2/5/08.
Do you happen to know which Republican candidate won the Florida primary?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Paul 4 Romney 5 Haven't heard 6 Can't remember 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q465_c Variable NAc10
Ask only on 1/30/08 – 2/5/08.
Do you happen to know which Democratic candidate won the Florida primary?
Clinton 1 Edwards 2 Gravel 3 Obama 4 Haven't heard 5 Can't remember 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
662 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q466_c Variable NAc11
Ask only on 2/6/08 – 2/12/08.
Which Republican candidate running for president won more of the Republican primaries and state conventions on Super Tuesday, February 5?
Giuliani 1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 Paul 4 Romney 5 Haven't heard 6 Can't remember 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q467_c Variable NAc13
Ask only on 2/13/08 – 5/29/08.
As far as you know, which Democratic candidate for president currently has the most delegates for the Democratic party nomination?
Clinton 1 Gravel 2 Obama 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q468_c Variable NAc12
Ask only on 2/13/08 – 3/4/08.
As far as you know, which Republican candidate for president currently has the most delegates for the Republican party nomination?
Huckabee 1 McCain 2 Paul 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 663 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q469_c Variable CDa01
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 3/4/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Which Republican candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 1/30/08 – 2/6/08 : Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or Mitt Romney | 2/7/08 – 3/4/08 : Mike Huckabee or John McCain}?
{1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Giuliani} 1 Huckabee 2 McCain 3 {1/11/08 – 2/6/08 : Romney} 4 Other: 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q470_c Variable CDa04
Ask only on 4/10/08 – 5/29/08.
Which candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q471_c Variable CDa02
Ask only on 1/11/08 – 5/29/08. Ask only if not a Republican [Q66_c = 2 – 4, 998, 999].
Which Democratic candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama | 1/30/08 – 5/29/08 : Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama}?
Clinton 1 {1/11/08 – 1/29/08 : Edwards} 2 Obama 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
664 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q472_c Variable CDa03
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 4/9/08.
Which candidate running for president do you think would do the best job being commander-in-chief of the military as president: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama?
McCain 1 Clinton 2 Obama 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q473_c Variable SC04
Ask only on 12/21/07 – 2/6/08. Ask only if not a Democrat [Q66_c = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999].
Does the fact that Mitt Romney is a Mormon make you more likely to vote for him, less likely to vote for him, or doesn't it make a difference in your vote?
Makes more likely to vote for Romney 1 Makes less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q474_c Variable AAm17
Ask only on 2/21/08 – 2/27/08.
Have you heard or read any stories in the past week that challenged the integrity of John McCain?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 665 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q475_c Variable AAm18
Ask only on 2/21/08 – 2/27/08. Ask only if heard stories challenging McCain's integrity [Q474_c = 1].
Where did you hear or read this story?
Gave answer: 1 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q476_c Variable AAm19
Ask only on 2/21/08 – 2/27/08.
Have you heard or read about a New York Times report that states Senator John McCain had an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q477_c Variable AAm20
Ask only on 2/21/08 – 2/27/08. Ask only if read New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship [Q476_c = 1].
John McCain denies the New York Times report and accuses the paper of engaging in a smear campaign. The New York Times stands by its report. Who do you believe: The New York Times, Senator McCain, both, or neither?
New York Times 1 McCain 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q478_c Variable AAm15
Ask only on 3/4/08 – 4/9/08.
Just your best guess, how old is John McCain?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older Don't know 998 No answer 999
666 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q479_c Variable ABo14
Ask only on 3/4/08 – 4/9/08.
Just your best guess, how old is Barack Obama?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q480_c Variable AAm16
Ask only on 3/4/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you feel John McCain is too old to be president, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q481_c Variable ABo15
Ask only on 3/4/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you feel Barack Obama is too young to be president, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q482_c Variable AAm21
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 11/3/08.
Which of the following two statements comes closer to your view: electing Senator John McCain for President would be like electing George W. Bush for a third term, or Senator McCain will have major differences with George W. Bush in a number of areas?
Electing McCain like electing Bush 1 McCain and Bush have major differences 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 667 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q483_c Variable SC01
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {6/9/08 – 7/1/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1}.
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is black, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q484_c Variable SC02
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 7/1/08. Ask only of SPLIT-A_c = 2.
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is African American, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q485_c – Q486_c
Ask Q485_c – Q486_c only on 6/9/08 – 7/1/08.
For each of the following people, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. The (first / next) person is __. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate __?
Question Q485_c Variable AAm03
John McCain
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
668 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q486_c Variable ABo03
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q487_c Variable SC03
Ask only on 6/9/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you think the United States is ready to elect a president who is a woman, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q488_c – Q491_c
I'm going to read you some statements. For each one, please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with it. Do you think black elected officials are more likely to __? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
Question Q488_c Variable SA01
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1, 2}.
Favor blacks for government jobs over white applicants
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 669 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q489_c Variable SA02
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1, 2}.
Support government spending that favors blacks
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q490_c Variable SA03
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 5/18/08.
Support policies that could cost whites jobs
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q491_c Variable SA04
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 5/18/08, 6/25/08 – 11/3/08.
Give special favors to the black community
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
670 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q492_c Variable SA05
Ask only on 3/21/08 – 5/29/08, 6/2/08 – 8/25/08. Ask only of {5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1, 2}.
Thinking about the statements you just read, would it be good or bad if black elected officials favored blacks? [If good:] Is that very or somewhat good? [If bad:] Is that very or somewhat bad?
Very good 1 Somewhat good 2 Somewhat bad 3 Very bad 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q493_c – Q494_c
Ask Q493_c – Q494_c only on 5/19/08 – 5/29/08, 9/9/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only of {5/19/08 – 5/27/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2 | 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
I'm going to read you some statements. For each one, please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with it. Do you think white elected officials are more likely to __? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
Question Q493_c Variable SA06
Favor whites for government jobs over African American and Hispanic applicants
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q494_c Variable SA07
Support government spending that favors whites over African Americans and Hispanics
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 671 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q495_c Variable SA08
Ask only on 5/19/08 – 5/29/08. Ask only of {5/19/08 – 5/27/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 2 | 5/28/08 – 5/29/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
Thinking about the statements I just read, would it be good or bad if white elected officials favored whites? [If good:] Is that very or somewhat good? [If bad:] Is that very or somewhat bad?
Very good 1 Somewhat good 2 Somewhat bad 3 Very bad 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q496_c – Q498_c
Ask Q496_c – Q498_c only on 5/23/08 – 5/29/08.
For each of the following people, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. The (first / next) person is __. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate __?
Question Q496_c Variable AAm02
John McCain
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q497_c Variable ABc02
Hillary Clinton
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
672 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q498_c Variable ABo02
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
I have one last set of questions to help us understand the people who took part in our survey.
Question Q499_c Variable WA02
What is your age?
Number: 18 – 97 97 = 97 or older Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q500_c Variable WB01
Are you working full time or part time? [If no, probe for correct category.]
Working full time 1 Working part time 2 Temporarily unemployed 3 Retired 4 Permanently disabled 5 Homemaker 6 Student 7 Other: 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 673 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q501_c Variable WB02
Ask only if not unemployed [Q500_c = 1, 2, 4 – 8, 998, 999].
Are there any adults age 18 or older living in your house or apartment who are currently laid off or unemployed?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q502_c Variable WB03
Ask only if employed [Q500_c = 1, 2].
In your current job, what kind of work do you do?
Profession worker (e.g., lawyer, doctor, scientist, teacher, 1 engineer, registered nurse, accountant, programmer, musician) Skilled tradesperson (e.g., printer, baker, tailor, electrician, 2 machinist, linesperson, plumber, carpenter, mechanic) Clerical or office worker (e.g., typist, secretary, postal clerk, 3 telephone operator, computer operator, bank clerk) Service worker (e.g., police officer, fire fighter, waiter or 4 waitress, maid, nurse's aide, attendant, hairstylist) Laborer (e.g., plumber's helper, construction worker, 5 longshoreperson, garbage collector, other physical work) Manager (e.g., store manager, sales manager, office manager) 6 Semi-skilled worker (e.g., machine operator, assembly line 7 worker, truck driver, taxi driver, bus driver) Salesperson 8 Business owner 9 Other 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q503_c Variable WB04
Ask only if employed [Q500_c = 1, 2].
Do you work for someone else, or are you self-employed?
Work for someone else 1 Self-employed 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
674 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q504_c Variable WB05
Are you or any other member of your household — that is any other adult living in your home or apartment — a member of a labor union? [If yes:] Is that person you or someone else?
Yes, respondent 1 Yes, other household member 2 Yes, both 3 No union members in household 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q505_c Variable WFb01
How many years have you lived at your present address?
Number: 0 – 97 0 = less than six months 1 = six months to one year Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q506_c Variable WC01
Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q507_c Variable WC02
Ask only if of Hispanic descent [Q506_c = 1].
Which of these best describes your origin: Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, or something else?
Mexican 1 Cuban 2 Puerto Rican 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 675 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q508_c Variable WC03
[If non-Hispanic in Q507_c:] What is your race? Are you white, black or African American, Asian, American Indian, or some other race? [If Hispanic:] Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?
White or white Hispanic 1 Black, African American, or black Hispanic 2 Asian 3 American Indian 4 Hispanic, no race given 5 Mixed race 6 Other: 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q509_c Variable WFa03
Are you married, living as married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?
Married 1 Living as married 2 Widowed 3 Divorced 4 Separated 5 Never married 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q510_c Variable WFa02
How many children under age 18 now live in your house or apartment?
Number: 0 – 97 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q511_c Variable WC04
Were you born in the United States, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
676 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q512_c Variable WC05
Ask only if not born in US [Q511_c = 2].
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q513_c Variable WC06
Ask only if not born in US [Q511_c = 2].
For how many years have you lived in the United States?
Number: 0 – 97 0 = less than six months 1 = six months to one year Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q514_c Variable WD01
How often do you attend religious services, apart from special events like weddings and funerals: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
More than once a week 1 Once a week 2 Once or twice a month 3 Few times a year 4 Never 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 677 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q515_c Variable WD02
Regardless of whether you now attend any religious services, do you ever think of yourself as part of a particular religion or denomination? [If yes:] What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, another type of Christian, Jewish, or some other religion?
Protestant 1 Catholic 2 Other type of Christian 3 Jewish 4 Other religion 5 No denomination 6 No religion / atheist / agnostic 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
678 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q516_c Variable WD03
Ask only if affiliated with Protestant or non-Catholic religion in Q515_c [Q515_c = 1, 3].
What church or denomination is that?
African Methodist Episcopal Church 1 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 2 American Baptist Churches, USA 3 Assemblies of God 4 Baptist (unspecified) 5 Christian 6 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints / Mormon Church 7 Church of the Nazarene 8 Episcopal Church / Anglican Church 9 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 10 Evangelical or born-again 11 Free Methodist Church 12 Greek/Eastern/Russian Orthodox Church 13 Independent Baptist 14 Independent/non-denominational evangelical 15 Independent/non-denominational Protestant 16 Lutheran (unspecified) 17 Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod 18 Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Evangelical Synod 19 Methodist (unspecified) 20 Presbyterian 21 Protestant 22 Southern Baptist Convention 23 United Church of Christ 24 United Methodist Church 25 United Presbyterian Church 26 Wesleyan Church 27 Other: 28 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 679 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q517_c Variable WD04
Ask only if affiliated with unspecified religion in Q515_c [Q515_c = 5].
What religion or denomination is that?
Buddhist 1 Hindu 2 Muslim/Islam 3 Baptist 4 Lutheran 5 Methodist 6 Other: 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q518_c Variable WD05
Ask only if affiliated with unspecified Baptist church in Q516_c or Q517_c [Q516_c = 5 or Q517_c = 4].
With which Baptist group is your church associated?
American Baptist Churches, USA 1 Southern Baptist Convention 2 Independent Baptist 3 Other: 4 Not further specified 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q519_c Variable WD06
Ask only if affiliated with unspecified Lutheran church in Q516_c or Q517_c [Q516_c = 17 or Q517_c = 5].
With which Lutheran group is your church associated?
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 1 Missouri Synod 2 Wisconsin Evangelical Synod 3 Other: 4 Not further specified 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
680 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q520_c Variable WD07
Ask only if affiliated with unspecified Methodist church in Q516_c or Q517_c [Q516_c = 20 or Q517_c = 6].
Is your church part of the United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, or some other Methodist group?
United Methodist Church 1 African Methodist Episcopal Church 2 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 3 Free Methodist Church 4 Other: 5 Not further specified 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q521_c Variable WD08
Ask only on 7/7/08 – 11/3/08. Ask only if affiliated with Protestant, Catholic, other Christian, or non-denominational religion [Q515_c = 1 – 3, 6 or Q517_c = 4 – 6].
Do you consider yourself an evangelical or born-again Christian?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q522_c Variable WE01
Including yourself, has anyone living in your house or apartment ever served in the US military? This includes the National Guard and the Reserves.
Yes, respondent 1 Yes, other household member 2 Yes, both 3 No one in household has served 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 681 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q523_c Variable WHc01
Do you or does anyone living in your house or apartment own a handgun, rifle, or other type of firearm?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q524_c Variable WHc02
Ask only if person in household owns gun [Q523_c = 1].
Is the gun owner living in your house or apartment a member of the National Rifle Association, also known as the NRA?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q525_c Variable WA03
What is the last grade or class you completed in school?
Grade 8 or lower 1 Some high school, no diploma 2 High school diploma or equivalent 3 Technical or vocational school after high school 4 Some college, no degree 5 Associate's or two-year college degree 6 Four-year college degree 7 Graduate or professional school after college, no degree 8 Graduate or professional degree 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
682 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q526_c Variable WA04
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 9/28/08.
Last year, what was the total income before taxes of all the people living in your house or apartment? Just stop me when I get to the right category [read response options 1 – 9]:
Less than $10,000 1 $10,000 to less than $15,000 2 $15,000 to less than $25,000 3 $25,000 to less than $35,000 4 $35,000 to less than $50,000 5 $50,000 to less than $75,000 6 $75,000 to less than $100,000 7 $100,000 to less than $150,000 8 $150,000 or more 9 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q527_c Variable WA05
Ask only on 9/29/08 – 11/3/08.
Last year, what was the total income before taxes of all the people living in your house or apartment? Just stop me when I get to the right category [read response options 1 – 10]:
Less than $10,000 1 $10,000 to less than $15,000 2 $15,000 to less than $25,000 3 $25,000 to less than $35,000 4 $35,000 to less than $50,000 5 $50,000 to less than $75,000 6 $75,000 to less than $100,000 7 $100,000 to less than $150,000 8 $150,000 to less than $250,000 9 $250,000 or more 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 683 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q528_c Variable WA07
Ask only on 9/24/08 – 11/3/08.
Do you have money invested in the stock market or mutual funds? [If yes:] Do you have less than $5,000 invested, between $5,000 and $10,000 invested, between $10,000 and $25,000 invested, or do you have more than $25,000 invested?
Yes, less than $5,000 1 Yes, $5,000 – $10,000 2 Yes, $10,000 – $25,000 3 Yes, more than $25,000 4 Yes, did not specify amount 5 No money invested 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q529_c Variable WFb02
Ask only on 10/3/08 – 11/3/08.
Is the house, apartment, or mobile home where you live owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage or loan; owned by you or someone in this household free and clear, without a mortgage or loan; rented for cash rent; or occupied without payment of cash rent?
Owned with mortgage or loan 1 Owned free and clear 2 Rented 3 Occupied without rent 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
684 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q530_c Variable WHd01
Ask only on 10/8/08 – 11/3/08.
Which type of health insurance do you now have: a plan through your employer or your spouse's employer, a plan that you purchase on your own, Medicare or Medicaid, some other government program, insurance from somewhere else, or do you not have health insurance?
Employer plan 1 Self-purchased plan 2 Medicare or Medicaid 3 Other government program 4 Other insurance 5 No insurance 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q531_c Variable WHb01
Ask only on 12/17/07 – 8/28/08. Ask only of {12/17/07 – 1/2/08 : SPLIT-A_c = 1 | 4/10/08 – 8/28/08 : SPLIT-B_c = 1}.
I'm going to read a list of terms people sometimes use to describe themselves: heterosexual or straight, gay or lesbian, bisexual. As I read the list again, please stop me when I get to the term that best describes how you think of yourself: heterosexual or straight, gay or lesbian, bisexual. [As necessary:] All responses are kept confidential, and if there is a question you would rather not answer then we will move on.
Heterosexual or straight 1 Gay or lesbian 2 Bisexual 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q532_c Variable WG02
Aside from cell phones, how many telephone numbers does your house or apartment have that you receive calls on? Please include only numbers that you use for phone calls, not ones you use for computers or fax machines.
Number: 1 – 97 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 685 National Rolling Cross-Section Question Q533_c Variable WG03
If you have a cell phone, is your cell phone number different from your landline or home phone, or is it the same number?
Different from landline 1 Same as landline 2 No cell phone 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
686 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone National Rolling Cross-Section Post-Election Reinterview questionnaire
Hello, my name is __ calling from the University of Pennsylvania. We are conducting a national opinion survey about some current issues. This is a research study and your participation is voluntary. All responses will remain confidential, and if there is a question you would rather not answer then we will move on. [If respondent gave first name in initial interview:] A little while back we spoke with (name) about some current issues. [If respondent did not give first name:] A little while back we spoke with an [age]-year- old (man / woman) about some current issues. I would like to speak with this same person again to ask just a few more questions.
SPLIT-A_r Variable FA
Random assignment to sample split A1 or A2:
Sample split A1 1 Sample split A2 2
Question Q1_r Variable CA02
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track?
Right direction 1 Wrong track 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 687 Post-Election Reinterview I'd like to talk with you about some current issues you might see in the news.
Question Q2_r Variable CDb01
I'm going to read you some plans for United States policy in Iraq. Please tell me which one comes closest to your own position: The US should withdraw all troops from Iraq as soon as possible. The US should set a deadline for withdrawing its troops if the Iraqi government doesn't show definite progress. The US should keep its troops in Iraq until a stable government is established.
Withdraw as soon as possible 1 Set withdrawal deadline 2 Keep troops until stable government 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q3_r Variable CDb02
All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q4_r Variable CBb01
I'm going to read you some options about federal income taxes. Please tell me which one comes closest to your view on what we should be doing about federal income taxes: Taxes should be cut. Taxes should be kept pretty much as they are. Taxes should be raised if necessary in order to maintain current federal programs and services.
Cut taxes 1 Keep taxes as they are 2 Raise taxes if necessary 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
688 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q5_r Variable CEa01
Please tell me which of the following statements about abortion comes closest to your own view: Abortion should be available to anyone who wants it. Abortion should be available, but with stricter limits than it is now. Abortion should not be permitted except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the woman is at risk. Abortion should not be permitted under any circumstances.
Available to anyone 1 Available with stricter limits 2 Not permitted except for rape, incest, or life risk 3 Not permitted under any circumstances 4 None of these 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q6_r Variable CDd01
I'm going to read you a proposal some have made regarding immigration. Please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it: provide a path to citizenship for some illegal aliens who agree to return to their home country for a period of time and pay substantial fines.
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q7_r Variable CCa02
Which comes closer to your view when it comes to increasing access to affordable health care in the United States: the country should increase competition in the health insurance market or increase regulation of the insurance industry?
Increase competition 1 Increase regulation 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 689 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q8_r Variable CEc01
There has been much talk recently about whether gays and lesbians should have the legal right to marry someone of the same sex. Which of the following options comes closest to your position on this issue? I support full marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. I support civil unions or domestic partnerships, but not gay marriage. I do not support any form of legal recognition of the relationships of gay and lesbian couples.
Full marriage rights 1 Civil unions or domestic partnerships 2 No legal recognition 3 None of these 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q9_r Variable CBc01
Do you favor or oppose the federal government in Washington negotiating more free trade agreements like NAFTA? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
690 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q10_r Variable CFb01
I am going to read you a pair of statements. Please tell me which of the two statements comes closest to your opinion: Protecting the environment should be a top priority, even if that means higher consumer prices. Protecting the environment is important, but it is more important to keep the economy growing.
Environment should be top priority 1 More important to keep economy growing 2 Both equally 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q11_r Variable CEb01
Do you favor or oppose federal funding of embryonic stem cell research? [If favor:] Do you strongly favor or somewhat favor this? [If oppose:] Do you strongly oppose or somewhat oppose this?
Strongly favor 1 Somewhat favor 2 Somewhat oppose 3 Strongly oppose 4 Neither favor nor oppose 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q12_r – Q17_r
For each of the following people, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10. The (first / next) person is __. On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate __?
Question Q12_r Variable AE01
George W. Bush
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 691 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q13_r Variable ABo01
Barack Obama
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q14_r Variable AAm01
John McCain
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q15_r Variable AF01
Rush Limbaugh
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q16_r Variable ABb01
Joe Biden
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q17_r Variable AAp01
Sarah Palin
Number: 0 – 10 0 = very unfavorable 10 = very favorable Don't know 998 No answer 999
692 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q18_r Variable MA01
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Independent 3 Other: 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q19_r Variable MA02
Ask only if Republican, Democrat, or Independent [Q18_r = 1 – 3].
Do you consider yourself a strong or not a very strong ([party named in Q18_r:] Republican / Democrat / Independent)?
Strong 1 Not very strong 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q20_r Variable MA03
Ask only if not Republican or Democrat [Q18_r = 3, 4, 998, 999].
Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party?
Republican 1 Democratic 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q21_r Variable MA04
Generally speaking, would you describe your political views as very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 693 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q22_r Variable KA01
How closely did you follow the 2008 presidential campaign: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not closely at all?
Very closely 1 Somewhat closely 2 Not too closely 3 Not closely at all 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
I am going to read you some phrases. For each one, please tell me how well that phrase applies to the following candidates. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.
Questions Q23_r – Q29_r
Ask Q23_r – Q29_r only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q13_r = 0 – 10].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to Barack Obama?
Question Q23_r Variable ABo05
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q24_r Variable ABo06
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
694 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q25_r Variable ABo07
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q26_r Variable ABo08
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q27_r Variable ABo11
Patriotic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q28_r Variable ABo12
Shares my values
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q29_r Variable ABo13
Ready to be commander-in-chief
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 695 Post-Election Reinterview Questions Q30_r – Q36_r
Ask Q30_r – Q36_r only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q14_r = 0 – 10].
How well does the phrase "__" apply to John McCain?
Question Q30_r Variable AAm05
Strong leader
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q31_r Variable AAm06
Trustworthy
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q32_r Variable AAm07
Has the experience needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q33_r Variable AAm08
Has the judgment needed to be president
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
696 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q34_r Variable AAm11
Patriotic
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q35_r Variable AAm12
Shares my values
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q36_r Variable AAm13
Ready to be commander-in-chief
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 697 Post-Election Reinterview I am going to ask you about the candidates for vice president.
Questions Q37_r – Q38_r
On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to __.
Question Q37_r Variable AAp03
Ask only if recognized Palin in favorability question [Q17_r = 0 – 10].
Sarah Palin
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q38_r Variable ABb03
Ask only if recognized Biden in favorability question [Q16_r = 0 – 10].
Joe Biden
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
698 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Questions Q39_r – Q42_r
Which of the following best describes the views of __: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?
Question Q39_r Variable ABo04
Ask only if recognized Obama in favorability question [Q13_r = 0 – 10].
Barack Obama
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q40_r Variable AAm04
Ask only if recognized McCain in favorability question [Q14_r = 0 – 10].
John McCain
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q41_r Variable ABb02
Ask only if recognized Biden in favorability question [Q16_r = 0 – 10]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_r = 2.
Joe Biden
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 699 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q42_r Variable AAp02
Ask only if recognized Palin in favorability question [Q17_r = 0 – 10]. Ask only of SPLIT-A_r = 2.
Sarah Palin
Very conservative 1 Somewhat conservative 2 Moderate 3 Somewhat liberal 4 Very liberal 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q43_r Variable RA02
Ask only of SPLIT-A_r = 1.
By Election Day, were you registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q44_r Variable RCb01
In talking with people about politics and elections, we often find that they do not get a chance to vote. Did you happen to vote in the November election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q45_r Variable RA03
Ask only of SPLIT-A_r = 2.
By Election Day, were you registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
700 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q46_r Variable RCb02
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
Some states allow individuals to vote before Election Day, that is vote early at a polling station or by filling out an absentee ballot. How about you? Did you vote early in the November election or did you vote on Election Day?
Voted early 1 Voted on Election Day 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q47_r Variable RCb17
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
Is this the first time you voted in a general election?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q48_r Variable RCb07
Ask only if early voted in general election [Q46_r = 1].
How did you cast your ballot? [Read response options 1 – 8 as necessary.]
Voting at an early polling station 1 Sending in a ballot by mail 2 Sending in a ballot by fax 3 Personally dropping off a ballot at an election office 4 Having someone else drop off a ballot at an election office for 5 you Voting over the telephone 6 Voting online, that is over the Internet 7 Other: 8 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 701 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q49_r Variable RCb09
Ask only if early voted in general election [Q46_r = 1].
When did you cast your ballot early in the general election?
The day before Election Day 1 A couple of days before Election Day 2 The week before Election Day 3 Two or more weeks before Election Day 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q50_r Variable RCb04
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
In the 2008 presidential election who did you vote for: John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, the Independent candidates; Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarians; or Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, the Green Party candidates?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 McKinney 5 Other: 6 Did not vote for president 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q51_r Variable RCb05
Ask only if voted for McCain in general election [Q50_r = 1].
Would you say you voted for McCain for president more because you are for McCain or more because you are against Obama?
For McCain 1 Against Obama 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
702 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q52_r Variable RCb06
Ask only if voted for Obama in general election [Q50_r = 2].
Would you say you voted for Obama for president more because you are for Obama or more because you are against McCain?
For Obama 1 Against McCain 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 703 Post-Election Reinterview STATE_r Variable WFc01
State of residency:
Alabama (AL) 1 Arizona (AZ) 4 Arkansas (AR) 5 California (CA) 6 Colorado (CO) 8 Connecticut (CT) 9 Delaware (DE) 10 District of Columbia (DC) 11 Florida (FL) 12 Georgia (GA) 13 Idaho (ID) 16 Illinois (IL) 17 Indiana (IN) 18 Iowa (IA) 19 Kansas (KS) 20 Kentucky (KY) 21 Louisiana (LA) 22 Maine (ME) 23 Maryland (MD) 24 Massachusetts (MA) 25 Michigan (MI) 26 Minnesota (MN) 27 Mississippi (MS) 28 Missouri (MO) 29 Montana (MT) 30 Nebraska (NE) 31 Nevada (NV) 32 New Hampshire (NH) 33 New Jersey (NJ) 34 New Mexico (NM) 35 New York (NY) 36 North Carolina (NC) 37 North Dakota (ND) 38 Ohio (OH) 39 Oklahoma (OK) 40 Oregon (OR) 41 Pennsylvania (PA) 42 Rhode Island (RI) 44 South Carolina (SC) 45 South Dakota (SD) 46
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704 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview (Continued from previous page)
Tennessee (TN) 47 Texas (TX) 48 Utah (UT) 49 Vermont (VT) 50 Virginia (VA) 51 Washington (WA) 53 West Virginia (WV) 54 Wisconsin (WI) 55 Wyoming (WY) 56
Question Q53_r Variable RCc02
Ask only if voted in general election and do not live in Washington, DC [Q44_r = 1 and STATE_r = 1, 4 – 6, 8 – 10, 12, 13, 16 – 42, 44 – 51, 53 – 56].
You were able to vote for a member of Congress, that is the US House of Representatives in Washington. Who did you vote for? Was it the Republican or Democrat?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Did not vote for representative 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q54_r Variable RCc03
Ask only if voted in general election and live in state with Senate election [Q44_r = 1 and STATE_r = 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19 – 23, 25 – 28, 30, 31, 33 – 35, 37, 40, 41, 44 – 48, 51, 54, 56].
You were also able to vote for US Senate. Who did you vote for? Did you vote for the Republican or Democrat?
Republican 1 Democrat 2 Did not vote for senator 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 705 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q55_r Variable RCb10
Ask only if early voted in general election [Q46_r = 1].
If you voted at the polls on Election Day, would your vote for president have been different than it was on your early ballot?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q56_r Variable RCb11
Ask only if would change early general election vote [Q55_r = 1].
Who would you have voted for instead? [As necessary:] John McCain, the Republican; Barack Obama, the Democrat; Ralph Nader, the Independent; Bob Barr, the Libertarian; or Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party candidate?
McCain 1 Obama 2 Nader 3 Barr 4 McKinney 5 Other: 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q57_r Variable RCb12
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
When did you make up your mind about how you would vote for president in the November general election: on Election Day, in the last three days before the election, sometime in the last week before the election, earlier in October, sometime in September, or before that?
On Election Day 1 Last three days before election 2 Last week before election 3 Earlier in October 4 In September 5 Before September 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
706 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q58_r Variable RCb13
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
Did John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate make you more likely to vote for McCain, less likely to vote for McCain, or did it make no difference in your decision to vote for president?
Made more likely to vote for McCain 1 Made less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q59_r Variable RCb14
Ask only if voted in general election [Q44_r = 1].
Did Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his vice presidential candidate make you more likely to vote for Obama, less likely to vote for Obama, or did it make no difference in your decision to vote for president?
Made more likely to vote for Obama 1 Made less likely 2 No difference 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q60_r Variable RCb15
Ask only if voted for McCain in general election [Q50_r = 1].
Was there ever a time when you thought you would vote for Obama for president?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q61_r Variable RCb16
Ask only if voted for Obama in general election [Q50_r = 2].
Was there ever a time when you thought you would vote for McCain for president?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 707 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q62_r Variable CBa01
Thinking about one year ago, in your opinion, were the economic conditions in this country much better than they are right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
Much better 1 Somewhat better 2 Same 3 Somewhat worse 4 Much worse 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q63_r Variable CBa02
Thinking about one year ago, was your personal economic situation much better than it is right now, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
Much better 1 Somewhat better 2 Same 3 Somewhat worse 4 Much worse 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q64_r – Q65_r
I'm going to read you a few statements. For each one, please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with that statement.
Question Q64_r Variable MB02
Sometimes politics seems so complicated that a person like me cannot really understand what is going on.
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
708 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q65_r Variable MB03
People like me have no say over what the government does.
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q66_r Variable RCa19
Which was more important to you in choosing a candidate for president: their personal qualities, such as experience and judgment, or their positions on specific issues, such as energy policy and Iraq?
Personal qualities 1 Issue positions 2 Both equally 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q67_r Variable RCb18
How often do you think Obama will keep his campaign promises once he is in office: always, most of the time, some of the time, rarely, or never?
Always 1 Most of the time 2 Some of the time 3 Rarely 4 Never 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q68_r Variable FAb30
This fall there were four debates: three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate. How many, if any, did you watch or listen to?
Number: 0 – 4 Watched some but not sure how many 5 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 709 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q69_r Variable KB15
During the general election campaign, did anyone you know personally try to show you why you should vote for or against a candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q70_r Variable EE01
On average, which of the following best describes how often you are on the Internet: several hours per day, almost every day, at least once per week, a few times per month, every month or so, rarely, or never?
Several hours per day 1 Almost every day 2 At least once per week 3 Few times per month 4 Every month or so 5 Rarely 6 Never 7 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q71_r Variable KC06
During the presidential general election campaign, did you receive email from either the Obama or McCain campaigns? [If yes:] Which campaign?
Yes, from Obama 1 Yes, from McCain 2 Yes, from both 3 No, from neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q72_r Variable KB08
During the presidential general election campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show them why they should vote for or against one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
710 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q73_r Variable KB13
Ask only if tried to influence other's vote during general election [Q72_r = 1].
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q74_r Variable KE07
During the presidential general election campaign, did you do any work for one of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q75_r Variable KE13
Ask only if worked for candidate during general election [Q74_r = 1].
Was that by telephone, in person, by regular mail, or by email or other online method?
Accept multiple answers: Phone A In person B Mail C Online D Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 711 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q76_r Variable KE08
Ask only if worked for candidate during general election [Q74_r = 1].
For which candidate did you do work?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q77_r Variable KD07
During the presidential general election campaign, did you give money to any of the presidential candidates?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q78_r Variable KD13
Ask only if contributed to candidate during general election [Q77_r = 1].
Please tell me which of the following ways you donated money to the candidate during the presidential general election campaign: through the mail, an online donation through the Internet, or in person at a fundraiser or other campaign event.
Accept multiple answers: Mail A Online B In person C Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
712 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q79_r Variable KD08
Ask only if contributed to candidate during general election [Q77_r = 1].
Which candidate did you contribute to?
Accept multiple answers: McCain A Obama B Other: Z 1 = yes 2 = no Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q80_r Variable KF06
During the presidential general election campaign, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular presidential candidate?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q81_r Variable KF12
During the presidential general election campaign, did you wear a presidential campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q82_r Variable KG07
During the presidential general election campaign, did you visit a website of a presidential campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 713 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q83_r Variable KG17
During the presidential general election campaign, did you forward any emails, audio, or video about presidential candidates or campaigns to friends, families, co-workers, or other people you know?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q84_r Variable KG11
During the presidential general election campaign, did you view video on sites like YouTube about the presidential candidates or campaign?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q85_r Variable KG21
During the presidential general election campaign, did you discuss politics online with people over email, in chat rooms, or using message boards, forums, or instant messaging services?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q86_r Variable EB07
Which of the following shows do you regularly watch: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Saturday Night Live, both, or neither?
Daily Show 1 Saturday Night Live 2 Both 3 Neither 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
714 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Questions Q87_r – Q88_r
I'd like to read you some phrases about various groups in our society. For each phrase, please tell me how well that phrase applies to most of the people in that group. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all to most of the people in the group, and 10 means it applies extremely well to most of the people in the group. Of course you can use any number in between. The (first / next) group is __. How well does the phrase "trustworthy" apply to most of the people in that group?
Question Q87_r Variable SB01
Blacks
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q88_r Variable SB02
Whites
Number: 0 – 10 0 = does not apply at all 10 = applies extremely well Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q89_r Variable CDa09
Now that that Barack Obama has been elected president, what concerns you more about his handling of problems with other countries: that he might move too quickly to take military action and not spend enough time on diplomacy, or that he might spend too much time on diplomacy and not move quickly enough to take military action?
Move too quickly to take military action 1 Spend too much time on diplomacy 2 Neither 3 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 715 Post-Election Reinterview Question Q90_r Variable AAm16
Do you feel John McCain is too old to be president, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q91_r Variable ABo15
Do you feel Barack Obama is too young to be president, or not?
Yes 1 No 2 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q92_r – Q94_r
I'm going to read you some statements. For each one, please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with it. Do you think black elected officials are more likely to __? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
Question Q92_r Variable SA01
Favor blacks for government jobs over white applicants
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q93_r Variable SA02
Support government spending that favors blacks
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
716 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q94_r Variable SA04
Give special favors to the black community
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Questions Q95_r – Q96_r
I'm going to read you some statements. For each one, please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with it. Do you think white elected officials are more likely to __? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
Question Q95_r Variable SA06
Favor whites for government jobs over African American and Hispanic applicants
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Question Q96_r Variable SA07
Support government spending that favors whites over African Americans and Hispanics
Strongly agree 1 Somewhat agree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Strongly disagree 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 717 Post-Election Reinterview Q97-FILTER_r Variable WA06
Reinterview filter for Q97_r:
Asked Q97_r in National RCS interview 1 Asked in Election Reinterview 2
Question Q97_r Variable WA05
Ask only if not asked question in National RCS interview [Q97-FILTER_r = 2].
Last year, what was the total income before taxes of all the people living in your house or apartment? Just stop me when I get to the right category [read response options 1 – 10]:
Less than $10,000 1 $10,000 to less than $15,000 2 $15,000 to less than $25,000 3 $25,000 to less than $35,000 4 $35,000 to less than $50,000 5 $50,000 to less than $75,000 6 $75,000 to less than $100,000 7 $100,000 to less than $150,000 8 $150,000 to less than $250,000 9 $250,000 or more 10 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Q98-FILTER_r Variable WFb03
Reinterview filter for Q98_r:
Asked Q98_r in National RCS interview 1 Asked in Election Reinterview 2
718 Questionnaires NAES08-Phone Post-Election Reinterview Question Q98_r Variable WFb02
Ask only if not asked question in National RCS interview [Q98-FILTER_r = 2].
Is the house, apartment, or mobile home where you live owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage or loan; owned by you or someone in this household free and clear, without a mortgage or loan; rented for cash rent; or occupied without payment of cash rent?
Owned with mortgage or loan 1 Owned free and clear 2 Rented 3 Occupied without rent 4 Don't know 998 No answer 999
Q99-FILTER_r Variable WHd02
Reinterview filter for Q99_r:
Asked Q99_r in National RCS interview 1 Asked in Election Reinterview 2
Question Q99_r Variable WHd01
Ask only if not asked question in National RCS interview [Q99-FILTER_r = 2].
Which type of health insurance do you now have: a plan through your employer or your spouse's employer, a plan that you purchase on your own, Medicare or Medicaid, some other government program, insurance from somewhere else, or do you not have health insurance?
Employer plan 1 Self-purchased plan 2 Medicare or Medicaid 3 Other government program 4 Other insurance 5 No insurance 6 Don't know 998 No answer 999
NAES08-Phone Questionnaires 719 Post-Election Reinterview 720 NAES08-Phone